Articles by Subject
Amber Waves Subject Index
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agricultural policy reform
Asia–Pacific region, (2004)Jun:14–21
Where
Will Demographics Take the Asia-Pacific Food System?
Common Agricultural Policy, (2004)Nov:16–17, (2004)Sep:22–29
U.S. and EU Agricultural Policies Now Bear Similarities
European
Union Adopts Significant Farm Reform
EU adopts significant reforms, (2004)Sep:22–29
European
Union Adopts Significant Farm Reform
EU enlargement and, (2004)Apr:38–44
A
Historic Enlargement: Ten Countries Prepare to Join the European Union
(EU), see European Union
farm program devolution to State governments, (2004)Nov:14–21
Devolution
of Farm Programs Could Broaden States' Role in Ag Policy
impact of China's new farm policies, (2005)Jun:3
China’s
New Farm Policies Have Modest Impact
see United States
agricultural production
Brazil's agricultural growth challenges, (2006)Nov:28–35
Brazil's
Booming Agriculture Faces Obstacles
CAP reforms effect on, (2004)Sep:22–29
European
Union Adopts Significant Farm Reform
contracting trends, (2006)Feb:26–31, (2006)Feb:40
Agricultural
Contracting: Trading Autonomy for Risk Reduction
Indicators:
Farms, Firms, and Households, box
export share of U.S. agricultural production, (2003)Nov:47,
(2003)Nov:47
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
growth in the North American greenhouse tomato market,
(2005)Apr:20–27
North
American Greenhouse Tomatoes Emerge as a Major Market Force
growth of China's rural food market, (2005)Sep:2
China's
Food Market Revolution Reaches the Countryside
high energy costs and, (2006)Apr:16–21
Agriculture
and Rural Communities Are Resilient to High Energy Costs
India, (2004)Feb:28–35
The
Elephant is Jogging: New Pressures for Agricultural Reform in India
low- and high-cost producers, (2003)Sep:38–45
Production
Costs Critical to Farming Decisions
natural and other resources and, (2006)Sep:7
Indicators
Highlight Links Between Agricultural Resources and the Environment
plant genetic resources and, (2003)Jun:22–29
Plant
Genetic Resources: New Rules for International Exchange
production contracts expansion, (2004)Nov:5
Contract
Use Continues to Expand
production costs critical to farming decisions, (2003)Sep:38–45
Production
Costs Critical to Farming Decisions
production shift to very large family farms, (2005)Jun:6–7
Production
Shifting to Very Large Family Farms
seed industry changes and, (2004)Feb:14–19
Have
Seed Industry Changes Affected Research Effort?
shift to larger farms, (2005)Feb:10–11
Growing Farm
Size and the Distribution of Commodity Program Payments, box
updated Dietary Guidelines and, (2005)Feb:46
How
Will New Dietary Guidelines Affect Agriculture?
agricultural productivity
crop genetic diversity and, (2005)Sep:6
Crop
Genetic Diversity Boosts Production But Faces Threats
output growth and, (2005)Jun:6
Ag
Productivity Drives Output Growth
productivity growth, postwar agriculture, (2003)Jun:47
Growth
in Postwar Agriculture: The Key Role of Productivity
productivity growth, sources of output growth, U.S. farm sector,
(2003)Jun:47
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
productivity growth was single largest contributor to output
growth, U.S. farm sector, 1948-99, (2003)Jun:47
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS)
agricultural production costs, (2003)Sep:38–45
Production
Costs Critical to Farming Decisions
commodity program payment distribution, (2005)Feb:10–11
Growing Farm
Size and the Distribution of Commodity Program Payments, box
cropping practice trends data, (2003)Feb:12–13
ARMS data
highlight trends in cropping practices, box
cropping practices perspectives, (2004)Jun:12–13
ARMS Data Offer
New Perspectives on Cropping Practices, box
data trends in cropping practices, (2006)Jul:52–53
ARMS
Data Highlights Trends in Cropping Practices, box
Agricultural Resources and Environmental Indicators (AREI)
report, (2003)Sep:9
What
You Want to Know About Resources and the Environment…But Couldn’t Find
agricultural trade
CAP reform effect on global marketplace, (2004)Sep:22–29
European
Union Adopts Significant Farm Reform
dairy products and, (2005)Nov:32–37
U.S.
Dairy at a New Crossroads in a Global Setting
economic effects of animal diseases and, (2006)Apr:22–29
Economic
Effects of Animal Diseases Linked to Trade Dependency
ethanol and the corn market, (2006)Apr:30–35
Ethanol
Reshapes the Corn Market
EU enlargement and, (2004)Apr:38–44
A
Historic Enlargement: Ten Countries Prepare to Join the European Union
food safety regulations and standards, (2003)Nov:14–21
Food
Safety and Trade: Regulations, Risks, and Reconciliation
fruits and vegetables, (2004)Jun:4
Global
Trade in Fruits and Vegetables Brings Variety to the Nation’s Grocery Stores
global marketplace integration and changes, (2004)Feb:1
Up Front: An
Integrated Global Marketplace
high-value product exports, (2004)Apr:4
Processed
Products Propel Gains in U.S. Agricultural Exports
importance of exports, (2006)Nov:3
Measuring
the Importance of Exports to U.S. Agriculture
imported foods, (2005)Apr:3
Americans
Have Growing Appetites for Imported Foods
India, (2004)Feb:28–35
The
Elephant is Jogging: New Pressures for Agricultural Reform in India
integration of North American agriculture, (2005)Jun:18–25
North
America Moves Toward One Market
Japan, (2003)Feb:4
Is Japan Ready
for Competition in Its Ag Markets?
PFCs/decoupled payments and, (2003)Feb:38–45
Farm
Payments: Decoupled Payments Increase Households' Well-Being, Not Production
preferential trade programs for developing countries,
(2005)Jun:2–3
Future
of Preferential Trade Programs Concerns
trade balance, U.S. (2004)Feb:36–41
The
U.S. Trade Balance. . . More Than Just A Number
value of accurate information, (2006)Apr:10–15
Public
Information Creates Value
See also international trade; specific aspects, e.g.,
competition/competitiveness, comparative advantage, etc.
air quality/pollution
ammonia emission regulation effect on hog production costs,
(2006)Feb:6
Regulating
Ammonia Emissions From Hog Farms Would Raise Costs
water quality improvement and, (2006)Jul:38–45
Improving
Air and Water Quality Can Be Two Sides of the Same Coin
American Jobs Creation Act
Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform section eliminates tobacco
quota and price support programs, (2005)Feb:2–3
Long-Lived
Tobacco Program to End
provisions, (2005)Apr:7
New
Tax Laws Benefit Farmers
tax benefits for farmers, (2005)Apr:7
New
Tax Laws Benefit Farmers
animal diseases
economic effects, (2006)Apr:22–29
Economic
Effects of Animal Diseases Linked to Trade Dependency
animals and animal husbandry
replacement of work animals by tractors, (2005)Jun:11
Milestones in
U.S. Farming and Farm Policy, box
See livestock and livestock products; specific animals
by type, e.g., hogs and hog production, poultry and poultry production,
etc.
apparel
See textile and apparel industries
apples and apple production
China's apple and apple juice exports, (2006)Apr:36
China's Rising
Profile in the Global Market for Fruits and Vegetables, box
exports to Japan, (2005)Nov:2–3
U.S.
Could Expand Apple Exports to Japan
India's apple market, (2006)Feb:3
India’s
High Internal Marketing Costs Reduce Apple Demand
aquaculture
U.S. seafood industry and, (2004)Apr:5
U.S.
Seafood Market Shifts to Aquaculture
Argentina
agricultural competitiveness, (2003)Apr:14–21
Dynamics
of Agricultural Competitiveness: Policy Lessons From Abroad
ARMS
See Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS)
Asia-Pacific region
demographics and food system, (2004)Jun:14–21
Where
Will Demographics Take the Asia-Pacific Food System?
food retailing and, (2006)Jun:22–29
A
Revolution in Food Retailing Underway in the Asia-Pacific Region
hunger reduction in, (2006)Jun:3
Asia Leads
World in Reducing Hunger
urban center food center reliance on transportation
infrastructure, (2005)Sep:12–19
Asia-Pacific
Transportation Infrastructure: Linking Food Sources to Urban Centers
availability, food. See food spending and consumption
avocados
phytosanitary regulations and imports of, (2006)Nov:2
New
Phytosanitary Regulations Allow Higher Imports of Avocados
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beef and beef production
differences in demand for meat cuts, (2003)Sep:5
Differences
in Demand Help Shape Meat Trade
long-distance animal shipping, (2003)Nov:5
Are
More Livestock Hitting the Road?
price spreads, (2004)Sep:4
Slow
Price Adjustments Benefits Beef and Pork Producers
production costs and farming decisions, (2003)Sep:38–45
Production
Costs Critical to Farming Decisions
See also meat and meat production
beverages
socioeconomic variables in soft drink consumption, (2005)Sep:4
How
Americans Quench Their Thirsts
targeted to children, (2005)Jun:4
Companies
Continue To Offer New Foods Targeted to Children
Bilateral Fiber and Textile Trade database, (2004)Sep:12
The Changing
World Network of Trade in Textiles and Apparel, box
bioenergy, biofuels
soybeans and soybean products, (2006)Sep:8
International
Trade, Biofuel Initiatives Reshaping the Soybean Sector
bioengineering/biotechnology
biotech foods and U.S. consumers, (2003)Nov:30–36
Consumers
and the Future of Biotech Foods in the United States
crop genetic diversity, (2005)Sep:6
Crop
Genetic Diversity Boosts Production But Faces Threats
genetically engineered crop varieties gain acreage share,
(2004)Sep:9
GE
Crop Varieties Gain Further Acreage Share in 2004
growth of genetically engineered crops, (2005)Sep:7, (2006)Sep:6
Use
of Genetically Engineered Crops Rising Steadily During First Decade
Adoption
of Genetically Engineered Crops Continues To Increase
increase in biotech patents, (2005)Jun:7
Ag
Biotech Patents on the Move
information sways consumer attitudes toward biotech foods,
(2003)Jun:6
Information
Sways Consumers’ Attitudes Towards Biotech Foods
patents and intellectual property, (2003)Nov:12–13
Ag Biotech
Patents: Who is Doing What?, box
seed industry changes and, (2004)Feb:14–19
Have
Seed Industry Changes Affected Research Effort?
biofuels. See bioenergy, biofuels
biological resources
AREI report, (2003)Sep:9
What
You Want to Know About Resources and the Environment…But Couldn’t Find
Black Sea region
grain exports, (2004)Nov:4
Grain
Exports from the Black Sea: How Large?
Blacks
nonmetro, high-poverty counties, (2004)Feb:20–27
Anatomy
of Nonmetro High-Poverty Areas: Common in Plight, Distinctive in Nature
nonmetro, migration trends, (2003)Apr:10
Nonmetro
Black Migration Reverses Trends of Earlier Decades
nonmetro, persistent poverty counties, (2006)Feb:11
Severity and
Concentration of Persistent High Poverty in Nonmetro Areas, box
poverty, (2003)Nov:10, (2003)Sep:30–37, (2004)Feb:20–27
Dimensions
of Child Poverty in Rural Areas
Nonmetro
Poverty: Assessing the Effect of the 1990s
Anatomy
of Nonmetro High-Poverty Areas: Common in Plight, Distinctive in Nature
rural child poverty, (2003)Nov:10
Dimensions
of Child Poverty in Rural Areas
See also racial and ethnic groups
body mass index/body weight
association of weight status with mortality, (2005)Jun:26–33
Obesity
Policy and the Law of Unintended Consequences
economics and the rise in obesity, (2005)Feb:20–27
The
Price is Right: Economics and the Rise in Obesity
food stamps and, (2006)Feb:32–37
Food
Stamps and Obesity: Ironic Twist or Complex Puzzle?
historical
background, (2005)Feb:24
The Price is Right: Economics and the Rise in
Obesity, box
obesity and overweight as results of market failure, (2005)Jun:30
Obesity
Policy and the Law of Unintended Consequences, box
obesity reduction through selective taxation, (2004)Nov:6
Taxing
Snacks to Reduce Obesity
rise in obesity, (2004)Jun:7
Low-Income
Households Spend Less on Fruits and Vegetables
risk for obesity, (2004)Nov:7
Americans
at Unequal Risk for Obesity
U.S. perception problems, (2003)Sep:6
The
Dynamics of Food Insufficiency
Brazil
agricultural competitiveness, (2003)Apr:14–21
Dynamics
of Agricultural Competitiveness: Policy Lessons From Abroad
agricultural growth challenges, (2006)Nov:28–35
Brazil's
Booming Agriculture Faces Obstacles
impact of exchange rates on the agro-food sector, (2006)Nov:32
The
Impact of Exchange Rates on Brazil’s Agro-Food Sector
position in the global meat market, (2006)Apr:2
Brazil
Emerges as Major Force in Global Meat Markets
share of world broiler exports, (2006)Apr:39
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
breastfeeding
rates, (2004)Sep:36
Sharing
the Economic Burden: Who Pays for WIC’s Infant Formula?
breeding, plant.
See bioengineering/biotechnology; plant
genetic resources (germplasm); research and development (R&D)
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CACFP
See Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
California
certified organic fruit and vegetable production, (2006)Apr:39
Indicators:
Farms, Firms, and Households, box
caloric sweeteners
estimating consumption, (2003)Apr:43
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
Canada
Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization program, (2006)Nov:27
Canadian
Agricultural Income Stabilization: A Whole-Farm Revenue Program, box
greenhouse tomato production, (2005)Apr:20–27
North
American Greenhouse Tomatoes Emerge as a Major Market Force
North American markets integration, (2003)Sep:4–5,
(2005)Jun:18–25
North
America: One Market, Big Payoffs, Many Challenges
North
America Moves Toward One Market
U.S.-Canadian hog trade, (2005)Feb:36–41
U.S.-Canadian Hog Trade:
Market Integration at Work
Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
integration of North American agriculture and, (2005)Jun:18–25
North
America Moves Toward One Market
CAP
See Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
carbon
economic feasibility of carbon sequestration, (2006)Jul:36
Is
Carbon Sequestration in Agriculture Economically Feasible?
sequestration, (2004)Apr:9
Is
Carbon Sequestration in Agriculture Economically Feasible?
cattle
See beef and beef production; livestock and
livestock products
CEE countries
See Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)
countries
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) countries
joining EU, (2004)Apr:38–44
A
Historic Enlargement: Ten Countries Prepare to Join the European Union
CFTA
See Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
cheese and cheese production
natural cheese consumption growth, (2005)Feb:43
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
rise in cheese consumption, (2005)Feb:4, (2006)Nov:39
Cheese
Consumption Continues to Rise
Indicators:
Diet and Health, box
supply and utilization, (2005)Feb:43
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
trends, U.S., (2003)Jun:12–13
Trends in U.S.
Per Capita Consumption of Dairy Products, 1909 to 2001, box
See also dairy products
Chesapeake Bay watershed
manure management and, (2003)Jun:8
Manure
Management: A Growing Challenge in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
chicken and chicken products
See poultry and poultry
production
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
targeting and participation, (2003)Jun:30–37
Aiming
for Targets, Saving on Arrows: Insights from Two USDA Food Assistance Programs
child poverty
diet quality and, (2005)Sep:5
Diet
Quality Usually Varies by Income Status
Food Stamp Program and, (2006)Sep:10–15
Food
Assistance: How Strong Is the Safety Net?
Food Stamps Program, (2003)Feb:7
Food
Stamps and Child Poverty
metro-nonmetro gap in child poverty rates, (2005)Jun:44
Indicators:
Rural America, box
nonmetro poor children compared with metro children receiving
food stamps, (2005)Jun:44
Indicators:
Rural America, box
nonmetro/rural areas, (2003)Nov:10, (2003)Sep:30–37
Dimensions
of Child Poverty in Rural Areas
Nonmetro
Poverty: Assessing the Effect of the 1990s
children
See infants and children
China
agricultural competitiveness, (2003)Apr:14–21
Dynamics
of Agricultural Competitiveness:Policy Lessons From Abroad
apple and apple juice exports, (2006)Apr:36
China’s Rising
Profile in the Global Market for Fruits and Vegetables, box
apple imports, (2006)Apr:36
Chinese apples
and apple juice erode U.S. market share, box
commodity supply and demand, (2004)Nov:4–5
China's
Demand for Commodities Outpacing Supply
consumer choice and food markets, (2003)Jun:14–21
China’s
Growing Affluence: How Food Markets are Responding
economic growth, impact, (2004)Feb:10, (2005)Feb:3
Booming
China Trade Presents New Challenges for Rural America
China's
Economic Growth Faces Challenges
farm sector commercialization, (2003)Jun:14–21
China’s
Growing Affluence: How Food Markets are Responding
food safety improvements, (2006)Nov:16–21
Food
Safety Improvements Underway in China
fresh vegetable exports, (2006)Apr:37
And China’s
fresh vegetable exports take over Asian markets, box
fruit and vegetable trade, (2006)Apr:36-37
China’s Rising
Profile in the Global Market for Fruits and Vegetables, box
frozen spinach exports to Japan, (2006)Nov:19
China’s
Frozen Spinach Exports to Japan Falter on Food Safety Problems
growth of agricultural imports, (2005)Sep:44
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
growth of rural food market, (2005)Sep:2
China's
Food Market Revolution Reaches the Countryside
impact of new farm policies, (2005)Jun:3
China's
New Farm Policies Have Modest Impact
rural agricultural loans, (2006)Apr:3
Chinese
Banks Carry Out Rural Policy
rural-urban migration, (2003)Jun:14–21
China’s
Growing Affluence: How Food Markets are Responding
soybean imports, (2005)Sep:44
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
U.S. exports of fruits and vegetables to, (2006)Apr:37
And China’s fresh vegetable exports take over Asian
markets, box
U.S. rural competition and, (2004)Feb:10
Booming
China Trade Presents New Challenges for Rural America
vegetable exports to Japan, (2003)Nov:4–5
China’s
Vegetable Exports Challenge the U.S. in Japan’s Market
water scarcity/shortages, (2003)Apr:4
Will
Water Scarcity Limit China’s Agricultural Potential?
wheat exports, (2003)Jun:4
Nontraditional
Exporters Increase Role In Wheat Markets
WTO commitments, (2003)Apr:5
China
Slow in Meeting WTO Commitments
cigarette manufacturers
U.S. tobacco industry and, (2003)Sep:14–21
U.S.
Tobacco Industry Responding to New Competitors, New Challenges
Clean Water Act
hogs and hog production and, (2003)Feb:30–37
Managing
Manure: New Clean Water Act Regulations Create Imperative for Livestock
Producers
livestock production and, (2003)Feb:30–37
Managing
Manure: New Clean Water Act Regulations Create Imperative for Livestock
Producers
clothing
See textile and apparel industries
commodity markets
See specific commodities
commodity producers/production
See specific
commodities
commodity support programs
distribution of commodity program payments, (2005)Feb:10–11,
(2005)Jun:44
Growing Farm
Size and the Distribution of Commodity Program Payments, box
Indicators:
Farms, Firms, and Households, box
farm size and, (2006)Jun:8
Who Gets
Farm Program Payments?
key farm attributes influencing, (2005)Nov:9
Financial
Assistance to Farmers is Evolving
PFCs/decoupled payments, (2003)Feb:38–45
Farm
Payments: Decoupled Payments Increase Households' Well-Being, Not Production
Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), (2004)Nov:16–17
U.S.
and EU Agricultural Policies Now Bear Similarities
EU success and, (2004)Sep:22–29
European
Union Adopts Significant Farm Reform
commuting
rural-urban commuting area (RUCA) codes, (2005)Nov:39
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
comparative advantage
policy lessons from abroad, (2003)Apr:14–21
Dynamics
of Agricultural Competitiveness: Policy Lessons From Abroad
competition/competitiveness
competitive pressures in U.S. food marketing, (2003)Nov:7
Competition
Alters the U.S. Food Marketing Landscape
policy lessons from abroad, (2003)Apr:14–21
Dynamics
of Agricultural Competitiveness: Policy Lessons From Abroad
shift in government payments toward food, nutrition, and
conservation programs, (2005)Jun:11
Globalization and
new stakeholders in agriculture, 1970–2000/02, box
conservation, natural resource
agri-environmental process models, (2006)Jul:14-21
Measuring
the Success of Conservation Programs
agricultural policy and, (2006)Sep:28–33
Agricultural
Policy Affects Land Use and the Environment
balancing costs and benefits, (2003)Sep:8
Balancing
Conservation Costs and Benefits
compliance with and soil erosion reduction, (2006)Jul:12
Conservation
Compliance May Reduce Soil Erosion
conservation-compatible farming practices, (2006)Feb:7
Use
of Conservation-Compatible Practices Varies by Farm Type
conservation program success measurement, (2006)Jul:14–21
Measuring
the Success of Conservation Programs
conservation programs available to farmers, (2006)Jul:8–9,
(2006)Jul:24
Emphasis
Shifts in U.S. Conservation Policy
An
Array of Conservation Programs Is Available to Farmers
farm size effect on conservation payments, (2006)Jun:8
Who Gets
Farm Program Payments?
large farms and, (2006)Jun:20
Land
Retirement and Working-land Conservation Structures: A Look at Farmers' Choices
stewardship and environmental compliance, (2004)Apr:30–37
Beyond
Environmental Compliance: Stewardship as Good Business
tools for cost-effective conservation, (2006)Jul:10
Tools
for Cost-Efffective Conservation
trends in USDA conservation expenditures, (2006)Sep:7
Indicators
Highlight Links Between Agricultural Resources and the Environment
U.S. agri-environmental policy, (2003)Nov:38–44
Emphasis
Shifts in U.S. Agri-Environmental Policy
USDA expenditures on major agricultural conservation programs,
1935-2005, (2006)Apr:40
Indicators:
In the Long Run, box
voluntary conservation program design decision criteria,
(2006)Jul:2
A
Multitude of Design Decisions Influence Conservation Program Performance
See also Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP); specific
natural resources
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
geographic distribution of acres enrolled in, (2006)Jul:56
Indicators:
On the Map, box
measuring potential environmental benefits, (2006)Jun:41
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
rural areas/economies and, (2004)Jun:9, (2004)Nov:22–29
Farmland
Retirement’s Impact on Rural Growth
selection index, (2006)Jun:7
Conservation
Programs: Balancing Outcomes With a Selection Index
consumers, international
See specific countries
consumers, U.S.
agribusiness strategies for, (2003)Nov:22–29
From
Supply Push to Demand Pull: Agribusiness Strategies for Today’s Consumers
biotech food information sways attitudes, (2003)Jun:6
Information
Sways Consumer Attitudes Towards Biotech Foods
biotech foods and, (2003)Nov:30–36
Consumers
and the Future of Biotech Foods in the United States
changing demographic trends influence dietary preferences,
(2003)Apr:28–33
Consumer-Driven
Agriculture: Changing U.S. Demographics Influence Eating Habits
organic agriculture and, (2003)Feb:9
Organic
Agriculture: Gaining Ground
See also specific groups by demographic
consumption
See food spending and consumption; specific
commodities
contracts/contracting
See production contracts.
Cooperative Extension Service
funding and staffing trends, (2003)Apr:8
Trends
in Extension Resources
corn and corn production
corn farm income, (2005)Feb:7
Farm
Income Less Important to Most Corn Farm Households
costs and farming decisions, (2003)Sep:38–45
Production
Costs Critical to Farming Decisions
ethanol production and, (2006)Apr:30–35
Ethanol
Reshapes the Corn Market
stewardship and environmental compliance, (2004)Apr:30–37
Beyond
Environmental Compliance: Stewardship as Good Business
U.S.–Mexico corn trade, (2004)Jun:5
Mexico’s
Corn Industries and U.S.-Mexico Corn Trade
cost-of-living index
construction of, (2006)Nov:12
How
the Index Is Constructed, box
expenses not covered by, (2006)Nov:13
What
the Index Does Not Measure
rankings of metro and nonmetro poverty and, (2006)Nov:10–15
Adjusting
for Living Costs Can Change Who Is Considered Poor
cotton and cotton production
growth in India's cotton yields, (2005)Nov:2–3
Indian
Cotton Yield Gains Could Limit Imports
raw-fiber equivalent of U.S. cotton textile and apparel imports,
(2005)Sep:43
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
World War II period and, (2005)Jun:10
Milestones in
U.S. Farming and Farm Policy, box
crop insurance
disaster assistance and, (2005)Jun:34–41
Why
Hasn't Crop Insurance Eliminated Disaster Assistance?
insurance plans and coverage levels, (2005)Jun:38
Insurance
Plans and Coverage Levels
risk management and, (2006)Nov:22–27
Managing
Risk With Revenue Insurance
warm-season drought area and drought-based crop insurance
payments, (2005)Apr:45
Indicators:
On the Map, box
crop rotation
cropping practice trends data, (2006)Jul:52-53
ARMS
Data Highlights Trends in Cropping Practices , box
crops and crop production
ARMS data trends in cropping practices, (2006)Jul:52–53
ARMS
Data Highlights Trends in Cropping Practices, box
Black Sea grain exports, (2004)Nov:4
Grain
Exports from the Black Sea: How Large?
CAP reforms, (2004)Sep:22–29
European
Union Adopts Significant Farm Reform
China's grain and oilseed production, (2004)Nov:4–5
Grain
Exports from the Black Sea: How Large?
costs and farming decisions, (2003)Sep:38–45
Production
Costs Critical to Farming Decisions
crop genetic diversity, (2005)Sep:6
Crop
Genetic Diversity Boosts Production But Faces Threats
cropland used for crops, 1910-2005, (2006)Jul:54
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
decline of area and growth of output, (2006)Jun:6
Growing
More With Less Cropland
estimates of U.S. cropland area, 1997, (2006)Jul:54
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
estimating U.S. cropland area, (2004)Nov:47
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
farmland retirement, (2006)Jul:22–27, (2006)Jul:28-35
Land
Retirement and Working-land Conservation Structures: A Look at Farmers' Choices
Farmland
Retirement's Impact on Rural Growth
Federal payments to farms with highly erodible cropland,
(2006)Jul:55
Indicators:
On the Map, box
food grains, India, (2004)Feb:28–35
The
Elephant Is Jogging: New Pressures for Agricultural Reform in India
growth of genetically engineered crops, (2005)Sep:7, (2006)Sep:6
Use
of Genetically Engineered Crops Rising Steadily During First Decade
Adoption
of Genetically Engineered Crops Continues To Increase
high energy costs and, (2006)Apr:16–21
Agriculture
and Rural Communities Are Resilient to High Energy Costs
plant genetic resources, (2003)Jun:22–29
Plant
Genetic Resources: New Rules for International Exchange
seed industry changes, R&D and, (2004)Feb:14–19
Have
Seed Industry Changes Affected Research Effort?
shifts to and from cultivated cropland, 1982-97, (2006)Sep:38
Indicators:
Resources and Environment, box
See also specific crops
CRP
See Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
Cuba
fruit industry, (2004)Jun:4–5
Untapped
Potential of Cuba’s Citrus and Tropical Fruit Industry
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dairy products
consumption trends, U.S., (2003)Jun:12–13
Trends in U.S.
Per Capita Consumption of Dairy Products, 1909 to 2001, box
global markets and, (2005)Nov:32–37
U.S.
Dairy at a New Crossroads in a Global Setting
growth in consumption of, (2005)Nov:40
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
historical production improvements, (2003)Jun:12–13
Trends in U.S.
Per Capita Consumption of Dairy Products, 1909 to 2001, box
lower fat milk consumption, (2006)Nov:39
Indicators:
Diet and Health, box
prices in Japan, (2006)Sep:2
What
Protects Japan’s Dairy Industry?
decoupled payments
CAP reforms, (2004)Sep:22–29
European
Union Adopts Significant Farm Reform
Production Flexibility Contract program (PFCs), (2003)Feb:38–45
Farm
Payments: Decoupled Payments Increase Households' Well-Being, Not Production
U.S., effects and influences, (2004)Nov:8–9
How
Do Decoupled Payments Affect Resource Allocations Within the Farm Sector?
demographic data, U.S., (2004)Nov:12–13
Profiles of
America: Demographic Data and Graphic Builder, box
developing countries
dairy products and, (2005)Nov:32–37
U.S,
Dairy at a New Crossroads in a Global Setting
estimating food access and food gaps in low-income countries, (2004)Sep:45
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
preferential trade programs and, (2005)Jun:2–3
U.S.
Fruit and Vegetable Imports Outpace Exports
processed food trade and, (2005)Feb:12–19
Processed
Food Trade Pressured by Evolving Global Supply Chains
technologies and technological advancements, (2004)Feb:9
Science
and Technology Hold Promise for Developing Countries in the 21st Century
trade liberalization/reform and, (2006)Sep:22–27
Global
Agriculture and the Doha Round: Market Access Is the Key
U.S. agricultural trade balance and, (2004)Feb:36–41
The
U.S. Ag Trade Balance…More Than Just a Number
U.S. aid and world hunger reduction, (2004)Sep:38–43
Fifty
Years of U.S. Food Aid and Its Role in Reducing World Hunger
development, urban
See urbanization, global;
urbanization, U.S.
diet and nutrition
calories from added fats and oils, (2006)Sep:38
Indicators:
Diet and Health, box
changing demographic trends influence U.S. dietary preferences,
(2003)Apr:28–33
Consumer-Driven
Agriculture: Changing U.S. Demographics Influence Eating Habits
children's diets and the WIC program, (2006)Jun:4
Children’s
Diets and WIC
dietary differences between groups, (2003)Apr:7
Dietary
Differences Masked by Averages
Dietary Guidelines whole grains recommendations, (2005)Jun:12–17
Will
2005 Be the Year of the Whole Grain?
economics and the rise in obesity, (2005)Feb:20–27
The
Price is Right: Economics and the Rise in Obesity
effects of food assistance and nutrition programs on nutrition
and health, (2005)Feb:46
Effects
of USDA's Food Assistance and Nutrition Programs on Nutrition and Health
food assistance programs and, (2006)Sep:10–15
Food
Assistance: How Strong Is the Safety Net?
food security/insecurity and, (2003)Feb:22–29
Putting
Food on the Table: Household Food Security in the United States
frozen potatoes' replacement of fresh potatoes in the U.S. diet,
(2006)Jun:5
Americans
Switch From Fresh to Frozen Potatoes
income and diversity of diets, (2005)Sep:44
Indicators:
Diet and Health, box
income status association with diet quality, (2005)Sep:5
How
Americans Quench Their Thirsts
nutrition education funding for food stamp recipients, (2005)Feb:45
Indicators:
On the Map, box
nutrition labeling at restaurants, (2005)Jun:26–33
Obesity
Policy and the Law of Unintended Consequences
racial and ethnic group dietary preferences, (2003)Apr:28–33
Consumer-Driven
Agriculture: Changing U.S. Demographics Influence Eating Habits
research limitations, (2006)Sep:14
Prior
Nutrition Research Has Limitations
rise in U.S. per capita consumption of food and calories,
(2005)Nov:5
U.S.
Food Consumption Up 16 Percent Since 1970
Dietary Guidelines
whole-grain consumption and, (2005)Apr:5, (2005)Nov
Americans'
Whole-Grain Consumption Below Guidelines
Going
With the Grain: Consumers Responding to New Dietary Guidelines
whole grains recommendations, (2005)Jun:12–17
Will
2005 Be the Year of the Whole Grain?
direct payments
Production Flexibility Contract program (PFCs), (2003)Feb:38–45
Farm
Payments: Decoupled Payments Increase Households' Well-Being, Not Production
See also decoupled payments
disabled persons
in households receiving food stamps, (2005)Jun:44
Indicators:
Diet and Health, box
disaster assistance
crop insurance and, (2005)Jun:34–41
Why
Hasn't Crop Insurance Eliminated Disaster Assistance?
Hurricane Katrina and, (2006)Sep:4–5
Despite
Katrina, Overall Food Prices Stable
Doha Development Agenda (Doha Round)
See World Trade
Organization (WTO)
drought
severe and extreme drought on agricultural land, 1895-2004,
(2005)Apr:45
Indicators:
In the Long Run, box
warm-season drought area and drought-based crop insurance
payments, 2004, (2005)Apr:45
Indicators:
On the Map, box
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earnings and income
changing demographic trends influence U.S. dietary preferences,
(2003)Apr:28–33
Consumer-Driven
Agriculture: Changing U.S. Demographics Influence Eating Habits
food security/insecurity and, (2003)Feb:22–29
Putting
Food on the Table: Household Food Security in the United States
income fluctuation effect on food assistance, (2006)Sep:16–21
Income
Volatility Complicates Food Assistance
low- and high-income countries household food spending,
(2003)Nov:4
A
Richer World Wants a Richer Diet
low-income household food purchase decisions, (2006)Apr:4
How
Low-Income Households Economize on Groceries
low-income household fruit and vegetable spending, (2004)Jun:6
Low-Income
Households Spend Less on Fruits and Vegetables
manufacturing job losses, (2005)Feb:8
Job
Losses Higher in Manufacturing Counties
metro median weekly earnings, 2003, (2006)Nov:39
Indicators:
Rural America, box
nonmetro median weekly earnings, 2003, (2006)Nov:39
Indicators:
Rural America, box
nonmetropolitan earnings compared with metropolitan earnings,
(2006)Nov:8–9
Nonmetro
Earnings Lag Metro
nonmetropolitan/rural area earnings per job compared with
metropolitan area earnings, (2006)Apr:39
Indicators:
Rural America, box
on-the-job computer use and, (2003)Apr:11
"Digital
Divide" Not to Blame for Rural Earnings Shortfall
rural areas, (2003)Feb:14–21
Rural
America:Opportunities and Challenges
specialized wheat farm earnings, (2006)Apr:9
Specialized
Wheat Farms Earn Less than Other Farms
urban influence codes and, (2004)Apr:12–13
Using the 2003
Urban Influence Codes to Understand Rural America, box
welfare reform and, (2003)Jun:38–44
Rural
Welfare Reform: Lessons Learned
See also farm household income
economic well-being
association with education level, (2005)Sep:44
Indicators:
Farms, Firms, and Households, box
composite measures, (2005)Sep:10–11
Composite
Measure of Economic Well-Being, box
degree of inequality among households, (2005)Sep:11
Adding
annuitized wealth to income lessens the degree of inequality among households, box
economic benefits to rural areas of recreation and tourism,
(2005)Sep:28–33, (2006)Jun:42
Rural
Areas Benefit From Recreation and Tourism Development
Indicators:
Rural America, box
farm household income and, (2003)Feb:5, (2004)Feb:8
The
Economic Well-Being of Farm Households
Assessing
Farm Household Well-Being—Beyond Farmers and Farm Income
farm specialization and, (2005)Sep:11
Sources of
economic well-being vary by farm specialization, box
new ERS briefing room on, (2006)Feb:43
New
ERS Briefing Room on Farm Household Well-being
education
low education counties in the nonmetro South, (2005)Jun:9
Most
Low-Education Counties Are in the Nonmetro South
nutrition education funding, (2005)Feb:45
Indicators:
On the Map, box
educational attainment
economic well-being association with level of, (2005)Sep:44
Indicators:
Farms, Firms, and Households, box
rural development and, (2005)Nov:20–25
Education
as a Rural Development Strategy
urban influence codes and, (2004)Apr:12–13
Using the 2003
Urban Influence Codes to Understand Rural America, box
elderly persons. See older people
emergency food providers
Hurricane Katrina and, (2006)Sep:5
Emergency
Food Assistance Reaches Hurricane Victims
profile, (2004)Jun:22–29
Emergency
Providers Help Poor Households Put Food on the Table
emergency kitchens. See emergency food providers
Emerging Markets Program (EMP)
Indian agriculture and, (2004)Feb:28–35
The
Elephant Is Jogging: New Pressures for Agricultural Reform in India
EMP
See Emerging Markets Program (EMP)
employment, nonmetro/rural, (2003)Feb:14–21
Rural
America: Opportunities and Challenges
decline in textile and apparel jobs, (2006)Sep:38
Indicators:
Rural America, box
effective rural development strategy design, (2006)Nov:9
Designing
an Effective Rural Development Strategy
farmland retirement and, (2004)Nov:22–29
Farmland
Retirement's Impact on Rural Growth
Food Stamp Program and, (2006)Sep:4–5
Food
Stamp Program Boosts Farm Income and Jobs
Hispanics, (2004)Jun:38–47
Rural
Hispanics: Employment and Residential Trends
liberalization of the textile trade and, (2006)Sep:3
Textile
Trade Liberalization Brings Difficulties to Some Rural Communities
low- or unskilled workers/jobs, (2004)Apr:10, (2004)Jun:38–47,
(2004)Nov:38–44
Growth
of Hispanics in Rural Workforce
Rural
Hispanics: Employment and Residential Trends
Low-Skill
Jobs: A Shrinking Share of the Rural Economy
low-skill workers, (2003)Jun:10
Low-Skill
Workers Are a Declining Share of All Rural Workers
manufacturing job losses, (2005)Feb:8
Job
Losses Higher in Manufacturing Counties
metro and nonmetro unemployment, 1973-2004, (2005)Nov:40
Indicators:
Rural America, box
nonmetro median weekly earnings, (2006)Nov:39
Indicators:
Rural America, box
nonmetro unemployment, (2005)Nov:41
Indicators:
On the Map, box
poverty and ability to work, (2003)Sep:30–37
Nonmetro
Poverty: Assessing the Effect of the 1990s
steady job growth in low-employment counties, (2005)Sep:8
Low
Earnings But Steady Job Growth in Low-Employment Counties
Virginia's job loss response, (2004)Jun:10
Responding
to Rural Job Loss: The Virginia Example
welfare reform and, (2003)Jun:38–44
Rural
Welfare Reform: Lessons Learned
See also workforce, agricultural; workforce,
nonmetro/rural
employment rural
nonmetropolitan earnings compared with metropolitan earnings,
(2006)Nov:8–9
Nonmetro
Earnings Lag Metro
reclassification of nonmetro areas and, (2006)Nov:8–9
Reclassification
of Nonmetro Areas Exaggerates Employment Gap
energy costs
nonmetropolitan/rural areas and, (2006)Apr:16–21
Agriculture
and Rural Communities Are Resilient to High Energy Costs
soybeans and soybean products and, (2006)Sep:8
International
Trade, Biofuel Initiatives Reshaping the Soybean Sector
enterprise production costs
farming decisions and, (2003)Sep:38–45
Production
Costs Critical to Farming Decisions
environmental protection
agricultural policy and, (2006)Sep:28–33
Agricultural
Policy Affects Land Use and the Environment
environmental credit trading, (2006)Jul:46–51
Environmental
Credit Trading: Can Farming Benefit?
See conservation, natural resource; specific
legislation and specific natural resources
Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP), (2003)Feb:36
Managing
Manure: New Clean Water Act Regulations Create Imperative for Livestock
Producers, box
ERS database, (2003)Sep:8
Balancing
Conservation Costs and Benefits
EQIP
See Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP)erosion, soil. See soil and soil management
ethanol
corn and corn production and, (2006)Apr:30–35
Ethanol
Reshapes the Corn Market
ethnic groups. See racial and ethnic groups; specific
groups
ethyl alcohol
global trade in, (2005)Apr:2
Ethyl
Alcohol Becomes a Global Commodity
EU
See European Union (EU)
European Union (EU)
agricultural and farming policy, (2003)Jun:5
Are
U.S. And European Union Agricultural Policies Becoming More Similar?
agricultural policy reforms, (2004)Sep:22–29
European
Union Adopts Significant Farm Reform
enlargement, (2004)Apr:38–44
A
Historic Enlargement: Ten Countries Prepare to Join the European Union
organic agriculture markets, (2006)Feb:12–19
EU
and U.S. Organic Markets Face Strong Demand Under Different Policies
preferential trade programs for developing countries,
(2005)Jun:2–3
Future
of Preferential Trade Programs Concerns
textile and apparel imports, (2004)Sep:12–13
The Changing
World Network of Trade in Textiles and Apparel, box
See also specific member countries
exports
of apples to Japan, (2005)Nov:2–3
U.S.
Could Expand Apple Exports to Japan
Brazil's share of world broiler exports, (2006)Apr:39
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
China's apple and apple juice exports, (2006)Apr:36
China’s Rising
Profile in the Global Market for Fruits and Vegetables, box
China's fresh vegetable exports, (2006)Apr:37
China’s Rising
Profile in the Global Market for Fruits and Vegetables, box
importance to U.S. agriculture, (2006)Nov:3
Measuring
the Importance of Exports to U.S. Agriculture
post-World War I fall of exports, (2005)Jun:10
Milestones in
U.S. Farming and Farm Policy, box
trading partners for U.S. agricultural exports, (2006)Nov:39
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
U.S. exports of fruits and vegetables to China, (2006)Apr:37
And China’s
fresh vegetable exports take over Asian markets, box
See also imports
extension services
Cooperative Extension Service trends, (2003)Apr:8
Trends
in Extension Resources
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FAIR
See Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform
(FAIR) Act
Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform
tobacco quota and price support programs and, (2005)Feb:2–3
Long-Lived
Tobacco Program to End
family structure
poverty and, (2003)Sep:30–37
Nonmetro
Poverty: Assessing the Effect of the 1990s
farm animals
replacement of work animals by tractors, (2005)Jun:11
Milestones in
U.S. Farming and Farm Policy, box
farm bankruptcy
farm number declines and, (2004)Apr:8
Are
Bankruptcies Behind the Drop in Farm Numbers?
farm household income
composite measures of economic well-being, (2005)Sep:10–11
Composite
Measure of Economic Well-Being, box
corn farm income, (2005)Feb:7
Farm
Income Less Important to Most Corn Farm Households
decline in farm poverty level, (2005)Sep:20–27
Farm
Poverty Lowest in U.S. History
economic well-being, (2003)Feb:5, (2004)Feb:8
The
Economic Well-Being of Farm Households
Assessing
Farm Household Well-Being—Beyond Farmers and Farm Income
farm and nonfarm poverty, 1959-91, (2005)Sep:45
Indicators:
In the Long Run, box
farm operator household income by source compared with all U.S.
household income, 1960-2004, (2005)Nov:41
Indicators:
In the Long Run, box
farm program payment impact on rural community vitality,
(2005)Feb:28–35
Farm
Programs, Natural Amenities, and Rural Development
Federal tax policies and, (2005)Nov:26–31
Changing
Federal Tax Policies Affect Farm Households Differently
Food Stamp Program and, (2006)Sep:4–5
Food
Stamp Program Boosts Farm Income and Jobs
key farm attributes influencing commodity-based assistance,
(2005)Nov:9
Financial
Assistance to Farmers is Evolving
new ERS briefing room on economic well-being, (2006)Feb:43
New
ERS Briefing Room on Farm Household Well-being
PFCs/decoupled payments and, (2003)Feb:38–45
Farm
Payments: Decoupled Payments Increase Households' Well-Being, Not Production
retirement planning, (2005)Apr:13–18
How
Do U.S. Farmers Plan for Retirement?
share of commodity program payments, (2005)Feb:11
Growing Farm
Size and the Distribution of Commodity Program Payments, box
Farm Security and Rural Investment (FSRI) Act, (2003)Nov:38–44
Emphasis
Shifts in U.S. Agri-Environmental Policy
PFCs/decoupled payments, (2003)Feb:38–45
Farm
Payments: Decoupled Payments Increase Households' Well-Being, Not Production
farming
agribusiness strategies for today's consumers, (2003)Nov:22–29
From
Supply Push to Demand Pull: Agribusiness Strategies for Today’s Consumers
average acres per farm by census region, 1900-2002, (2005)Jun:45
Indicators:
On the Map, box
CAP reforms, (2004)Sep:22–29
European
Union Adopts Significant Farm Reform
commodity production shifts to large farms, (2005)Feb:44
Indicators:
Farms, Firms, and Households, box
conservation-compatible practices, (2006)Feb:7
Use
of Conservation-Compatible Practices Varies by Farm Type
conservation program success measurement, (2004)Sep:14–21,
(2006)Jul:14–21
Measuring
the Success of Conservation Programs
contracting trends, (2006)Feb:26–31
Agricultural
Contracting: Trading Autonomy for Risk Reduction
decline of cropland area and growth of output, (2006)Jun:6
Growing
More With Less Cropland
distribution of commodity program payments association with
larger farms, (2005)Feb:10–11
Growing Farm
Size and the Distribution of Commodity Program Payments, box
environmental credit trading, (2006)Jul:46–51
Environmental
Credit Trading: Can Farming Benefit?
farm population as a share of total U.S. population, (2005)Jun:45
Indicators:
In the Long Run, box
freshwater use and, (2006)Nov:6
Agriculture
Dominates Freshwater Use in the U.S.
growth of small farms into large enterprises, (2005)Apr:6
Small
Farms Can Grow Into Large Enterprises
growth of U.S. organic farm sector, (2006)Apr:6, (2006)Jul:13
U.S.
Organic Farm Sector Continues to Expand
high energy costs and, (2006)Apr:16–21
Agriculture
and Rural Communities Are Resilient to High Energy Costs
high turnover rate in farms, (2005)Nov:6
Stable
Farm Count Masks Turnover
key farm attributes influencing commodity-based assistance,
(2005)Nov:9
Financial
Assistance to Farmers is Evolving
milestones in U.S. farming and farm policy, (2005)Jun:10–11
Milestones in
U.S. Farming and Farm Policy
multiple-operator farms, (2005)Feb:6
One
Farm, One Operator? Not on the Largest Farms
operator exit and entry rates, (2005)Nov:40
Indicators:
Farm, Firms, and Households,box
prices paid and received by farmers, (2006)Sep:36
Indicators:
Food and Fibers Sector Indicators, box
production costs critical to farming decisions, (2003)Sep:38–45
Production
Costs Critical to Farming Decisions
production shift to very large family farms, (2005)Jun:6–7
Ag
Productivity Drives Output Growth
risk management with crop insurance, (2006)Nov:22–27
Managing
Risk With Revenue Insurance
specialized wheat farm earnings, (2006)Apr:9
Specialized
Wheat Farms Earn Less than Other Farms
U.S. agri-environmental policy, (2003)Nov:38–44
Emphasis
Shifts in U.S. Agri-Environmental Policy
farmland protection
farmland retirement, (2004)Jun:9, (2004)Nov:22–29,
(2006)Jun:16–21, (2006)Jul:22–35
How
Does Farmland Retirement Affect Rural Counties?
Farmland
Retirement's Impact on Rural Growth
Land
Retirement and Working-land Conservation Structures: A Look at Farmers' Choices
rural amenities, (2003)Feb:8, (2006)Jul:3
Rural
Amenities: A Key Reason for Farmland Protection
U.S. agri-environmental policy, (2003)Nov:38–44
Emphasis
Shifts in U.S. Agri-Environmental Policy
various economic measures, (2003)Nov:9
Greenbelts?
Not Without Greenbacks
farms receiving payments
conservation compliance and soil erosion reduction, (2004)Jun:30–37
Have
Conservation Compliance Incentives Reduced Soil Erosion?
farm size and, (2006)Jun:8
Who Gets
Farm Program Payments?
Federal payments to farms with highly erodible cropland,
(2006)Apr:40, (2006)Jul:55
Indicators:
On the Map, box
government payments and their share of gross cash farm income,
1933-2003, (2006)Jun:43
Indicators:
In the Long Run, box
shift in government payments toward food, nutrition, and
conservation programs, (2005)Jun:11
Milestones in
U.S. Farming and Farm Policy, box
fast food
See foodservice industry
Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform (FAIR) Act
PFCs/decoupled payments, (2003)Feb:38–45
Farm
Payments: Decoupled Payments Increase Households' Well-Being, Not Production
Federal assistance programs. See specific programs by
name, type, or recipient
Federal funding
aligning policies with preferences, (2006)Jun:30–37
Where
Should the Money Go? Aligning Policies with Preferences
allocation, (2004)Nov:14–21
Devolution
of Farm Programs Could Broaden States' Role in Ag Policy
evolution of financial assistance to farmers, (2005)Nov:9
Financial
Assistance to Farmers is Evolving
farm program devolution to State governments, (2004)Nov:14–21
Devolution
of Farm Programs Could Broaden States' Role in Ag Policy
farm program payment impact on rural community vitality,
(2005)Feb:28–35
Farm
Programs, Natural Amenities, and Rural Development
farms with highly erodible cropland, (2006)Apr:40,
(2006)Jul:55
Indicators:
On the Map, box
government payments and their share of gross cash farm income,
1933-2003, (2006)Jun:43
Indicators:
In the Long Run, box
U.S. regional distribution, (2004)Nov:14–21, (2004)Sep:10
Devolution
of Farm Programs Could Broaden States' Role in Ag Policy
Federal
Funding for Rural America: Who Gets What?
fertilizers
See nutrient management; specific types
and components
FFS
See food and fiber system (FFS)floriculture
prices, volume production and, (2004)Feb:4–5
Volume
Production Keeps Floriculture Prices Low
food aid, globalestimating food access and food gaps in low-income countries, (2004)Sep:45
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
hunger reduction in Asia, (2006)Jun:3
Asia Leads
World in Reducing Hunger
major food aid donors and recipients, (2004)Sep:38–43
Fifty
Years of U.S. Food Aid and Its Role in Reducing World Hunger
U.S. aid and world hunger reduction, (2004)Sep:38–43
Fifty
Years of U.S. Food Aid and Its Role in Reducing World Hunger
food and fiber system (FFS)
U.S., economics of, (2004)Feb:12–13
Economics of
the Food and Fiber System, box
food and nutrition assistance programs, U.S., (2003)Feb:22–29
Putting
Food on the Table: Household Food Security in the United States
emergency food providers, (2004)Jun:22–29
Emergency
Providers Help Poor Households Put Food on the Table
emergency food providers supplement, (2003)Apr:6–7
Emergency
Food Providers Supplement Federal Aid
Hurricane Katrina and, (2006)Sep:5
Emergency
Food Assistance Reaches Hurricane Victims
income fluctuations and, (2006)Sep:16–21
Income
Volatility Complicates Food Assistance
rise in expenditures, (2005)Feb:45
Indicators:
In the Long Run, box
safety nets for, (2006)Sep:10–15
Food
Assistance: How Strong Is the Safety Net?
targeting, (2003)Jun:31–37
Aiming
for Targets, Saving on Arrows: Insights from Two USDA Food Assistance Programs
targeting and dynamics of food insufficiency, (2003)Sep:7
The
Dynamics of Food Insufficiency
See also specific programs, e.g., Food Stamp
Program; Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program
food availability
See food spending and consumption.food choiceconsumer demand for wheat, (2005)Jun:17
If
Consumers Follow the Guidelines: A Wheat Case Study
economic and behavioral influences on fruit and vegetable
consumption, (2005)Apr:36–41
Understanding
Economic and Behavioral Influences on Fruit and Vegetable Choices
generational effects, (2004)Feb:6–7
Got
Milk? Implications of Generational and Aging Effects
healthy restaurant choices, (2006)Nov:4
Healthy
Restaurant Destination? Just Think Twice
low-income household purchase decisions, (2006)Apr:4
How
Low-Income Households Economize on Groceries
obesity and overweight as results of market failure, (2005)Jun:30
Is
There Evidence That Obesity and Overweight Are the Result of Market Failure?
older people, (2003)Feb:6–7, (2004)Feb:6–7
Hold
the Fries: Older Americans and Food Choices
Got
Milk? Implications of Generational and Aging Effects
food inspection
See food safety and inspectionfood insufficiency, U.S.
dynamics of, (2003)Sep:7
The
Dynamics of Food Insufficiency
food manufacturing
mergers and acquisitions effect on wages and employment,
(2006)Jun:9
Do Food
Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Affect Wages and Employment?
food manufacturing, U.S.
productivity growth lag, (2003)Nov:6–7
Productivity
Growth Lags in Food Manufacturing
food pantries
See emergency food providersfood processors
food safety and inspection, (2003)Apr:34–41
Weighing
Incentives for Food Safety in Meat and Poultry
process control programs, (2003)Apr:34–41
Weighing
Incentives for Food Safety in Meat and Poultry
food product attributes, content and process
food traceability systems and, (2004)Apr:14–21
Food
Traceability: One Ingredient in a Safe and Efficient Food Supply
food production, global/world
EU enlargement and, (2004)Apr:38–44
A
Historic Enlargement: Ten Countries Prepare to Join the European Union
population growth outpacing food production, (2003)Jun:9
Will
Land Degradation Prove Malthus Right After All?
food safety and inspection
agribusiness strategies for today's consumers, (2003)Nov:22–29
From
Supply Push to Demand Pull: Agribusiness Strategies for Today’s Consumers
aligning policies with preferences, (2006)Jun:30–37
Where
Should the Money Go? Aligning Policies with Preferences
China's food safety improvements, (2006)Nov:16–21
Food
Safety Improvements Underway in China
cost of foodborne illness, (2003)Apr:6
Emergency
Food Providers Supplement Federal Aid
estimating the benefits of, (2006)Jun:36
Estimating
Benefits Is a Research Problem, Not an Accounting Issue
information systems, (2004)Apr:1. See also food
traceability systems
Greasing the Wheels
of the Marketplace
innovations, (2004)Apr:22–29
Savvy
Buyers Spur Food Safety Innovations in Meat Processing
market incentives and, (2004)Apr:7
Market
Incentives Raise Food Safety Bar
meat, (2003)Apr:34–41
Weighing
Incentives for Food Safety in Meat and Poultry
new pathogen tests, (2006)Feb:4
New
Pathogen Tests Trigger Food Safety Innovations
poultry, (2003)Apr:34–41
Weighing
Incentives for Food Safety in Meat and Poultry
regulation, (2003)Apr:34–41, (2003)Nov:14–21
Weighing
Incentives for Food Safety in Meat and Poultry
Food
Safety and Trade: Regulations, Risks, and Reconciliation
food security/insecurity, global/world
global/world, (2003)Feb:5, (2004)Sep:45
Global
Hunger at Its Roots
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
hunger reduction in Asia, (2006)Jun:3
Asia Leads
World in Reducing Hunger
improvement projections, (2005)Sep:3
Some
Improvements Are Projected for Global Food Security
population growth outpacing food production, (2003)Jun:9
Will
Land Degradation Prove Malthus Right After All?
reduction, U.S. food aid and, (2004)Sep:38–43
Fifty
Years of U.S. Food Aid and Its Role in Reducing World Hunger
food security/insecurity, U.S.
determining, (2003)Feb:22–23
Putting
Food on the Table: Household Food Security in the United States
food security/insecurity, 2004, (2006)Feb:40
Indicators:
Diet and Health, box
household numbers and temporal patterns, (2004)Feb:7
How
Many U.S. Households Face Hunger... and How Often?
increase in food insecurity prevalence, (2006)Feb:5
More
Households Had Difficulty Meeting Their Food Needs
measuring U.S. household food security, (2005)Apr:10–11
Measuring U.S.
Household Food Security, box
food service industry
soft drink and bottled water purchases in eating places and in
retail stores, 2004, (2006)Apr:39
Indicators:
Diet and Health, box
food shopping
Asia-Pacific region and, (2006)Jun:22–29
A
Revolution in Food Retailing Underway in the Asia-Pacific Region
nontraditional food retailers, (2005)Nov:40
Indicators:
Diet and Health, box
retail food price forecast for 2006, (2006)Feb:42
ERS
Forecasting Retail Food Prices in 2006
soft drink and bottled water purchases in eating places and in
retail stores, 2004, (2006)Apr:39
Indicators:
Diet and Health, box
store format effect on retail food prices, (2005)Nov:12–18
Where
You Shop Matters: Store Formats Drive Variation in Retail Food Prices
store types, (2005)Nov:15
What’s
in a Name?
food spending and consumption, global/world
food retailing in the Asia-Pacific region, (2006)Jun:22–29
A
Revolution in Food Retailing Underway in the Asia-Pacific Region
food spending and consumption, U.S.
amount of time U.S. consumers spend preparing and eating food,
(2005)Nov:10–11
How Much Time
Do Americans Spend Preparing and Eating Food?, box
calculating food marketing bill, (2004)Feb:43
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
changing demographic trends influence U.S. dietary preferences,
(2003)Apr:28–33
Consumer-Driven
Agriculture: Changing U.S. Demographics Influence Eating Habits
economic and behavioral influences on fruit and vegetable
consumption, (2005)Apr:36–41
Understanding
Economic and Behavioral Influences on Fruit and Vegetable Choices
food assistance programs and, (2006)Sep:10–15
Food
Assistance: How Strong Is the Safety Net?
foods targeted to children, (2005)Jun:4
Companies
Continue To Offer New Foods Targeted to Children
frozen potatoes' replacement of fresh potatoes in the U.S. diet,
(2006)Jun:5
Americans
Switch From Fresh to Frozen Potatoes
full-service versus fast food restaurants, (2004)Sep:7
Let's
Eat Out: Full-Service or Fast Food?
growth in chicken consumption, (2006)Apr:5
Chicken
Consumption Continues Longrun Rise
Hurricane Katrina's effect on food prices, (2006)Sep:4–5
Despite
Katrina, Overall Food Prices Stable
organic product introductions, (2005)Apr:44
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
percent of income spent on food, (2006)Sep:39
Indicators:
In the Long Run, box
price premiums for organic products, (2005)Sep:2–3
Organic
Price Premiums Remain High
rise in cheese consumption, (2005)Feb:4
Cheese
Consumption Continues to Rise
rise in per capita consumption, (2005)Nov:5
U.S.
Food Consumption Up 16 Percent Since 1970
share of U.S. food expenditures on food away from home compared
with the share on food at home, 2004, (2006)Apr:38
Indicators:
Food and Fiber Sector Indicators, box
socioeconomic variables in soft drink consumption, (2005)Sep:4
How
Americans Quench Their Thirsts
store format effect on retail food prices, (2005)Nov:12–18
Where
You Shop Matters: Store Formats Drive Variation in Retail Food Prices
U.S., (2003)Apr:28–33, (2003)Feb:22–29
Consumer-Driven
Agriculture: Changing U.S. Demographics Influence Eating Habits
Putting
Food on the Table: Household Food Security in the United States
U.S. agricultural trade balance and, (2004)Feb:36–41
The
U.S. Ag Trade Balance. . . More Than Just A Number
vegetable consumption away from home, (2003)Sep:4
Vegetable
Consumption Away from Home on the Rise
whole-grain consumption, (2005)Apr:5, (2005)Nov:4
Americans'
Whole-Grain Consumption Below Guidelines
Going
With the Grain: Consumers Responding to New Dietary Guidelines
Food Stamp Program
administration and service delivery, (2004)Sep:6
Do
Local Food Stamp Offices Improve Access for the Working Poor?
average monthly participation, 2005, (2006)Sep:39
Indicators:
On the Map,box
child poverty and, (2003)Feb:7
Food
Stamps and Child Poverty
children, elderly persons, and disabled persons in households
receiving food stamps, (2005)Jun:44
Indicators:
Diet and Health, box
dynamics of food insufficiency and, (2003)Sep:7
The
Dynamics of Food Insufficiency
elderly persons and, (2005)Apr:4
New
Approaches Boost Food Stamp Participation by Elderly People
emergency food providers and, (2004)Jun:22–29
Emergency
Providers Help Poor Households Put Food on the Table
farm household income and employment and, (2006)Sep:4–5
Food
Stamp Program Boosts Farm Income and Jobs
individual and family demographics and, (2005)Jun:5
After
Leaving Welfare: Food Stamps or Not?
local office practices, (2004)Sep:6
Do
Local Food Stamp Offices Improve Access for the Working Poor?
nonmetro poor children compared with metro children receiving,
(2005)Jun:44
Indicators:
Diet and Health, box
nutrition education funding, (2005)Feb:45
Indicators:
On the Map, box
participation, 2003, (2004)Apr:6
Food
Stamp Participation Up in 2003
safety nets for, (2006)Sep:10–15
Food
Assistance: How Strong Is the Safety Net?
transition from welfare to independence and, (2005)Jun:5
After
Leaving Welfare: Food Stamps or Not?
weight gain and, (2006)Feb:32–37
Food
Stamps and Obesity: Ironic Twist or Complex Puzzle?
welfare reform and, (2003)Feb:10–11
Rural
Welfare Reform: What Have We Learned?
"food subsidy"
India, (2004)Feb:28–35
The
Elephant Is Jogging: New Pressures for Agricultural Reform in India
food system, global
Asia-Pacific demographics, (2004)Jun:14–21
Where
Will Demographics Take the Asia-Pacific Food System?
food system, U.S.
agribusiness strategies for today's consumers, (2003)Nov:22–29
From
Supply Push to Demand Pull: Agribusiness Strategies for Today’s Consumers
competitive pressures in food markets, (2003)Nov:7
Competition
Alters the U.S. Food Marketing Landscape
food traceability systems
U.S., (2004)Apr:14–21
Food
Traceability: One Ingredient in a Safe and Efficient Food Supply
foodborne illness
costs, (2003)Apr:6
Calculating
the Cost of Foodborne Illness: A New Tool to Value Food Safety Risks
lawsuits involving, (2004)Feb:6
Juries
Award Higher Amounts for Severe Foodborne Illnesses
meat and poultry recalls, (2003)Apr:34–41
Weighing
Incentives for Food Safety in Meat and Poultry
new pathogen tests, (2006)Feb:4
New
Pathogen Tests Trigger Food Safety Innovations
Web-based tool for calculating the cost of, (2006)Jun:38–39
A Web-Based Tool
for Calculating the Cost of Foodborne Illness
foodservice industry
full-service versus fast food, (2004)Sep:7
Let's
Eat Out: Full-Service or Fast Food?
healthy restaurant choices, (2006)Nov:4
Healthy
Restaurant Destination? Just Think Twice
vegetable consumption away from home, (2003)Sep:4
Vegetable
Consumption Away from Home on the Rise
Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA)
U.S. participation, (2003)Sep:22–29
Multilateralism
and Regionalism: Dual Strategies for Trade Reform
fruit
commodity background report, (2006)Sep:9
Fruit
and Vegetables in the Limelight
Cuban fruit industry, (2004)Jun:4–5
Untapped
Potential of Cuba’s Citrus and Tropical Fruit Industry
economic and behavioral influences on consumption, (2005)Apr:36–41
Understanding
Economic and Behavioral Influences on Fruit and Vegetable Choices
free snacks in schools, (2003)Nov:6
Free
Fruit and Vegetable Snacks a Big Hit in Schools
international trade, (2004)Jun:4
Global
Trade in Fruits and Vegetables Brings Variety to the Nation’s Grocery Stores
low-income household spending, (2004)Jun:6
Low-Income
Households Spend Less on Fruits and Vegetables
market basket statistics, (2006)Nov:36–37
Revised
Market Basket Statistics Reflect Consumers’ Changing Produce Purchases
North American markets integration, (2005)Jun:18–25
North
America Moves Toward One Market
organic product sales, (2005)Apr:44
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
U.S. certified organic fruit and vegetable acreage, 2003,
(2006)Apr:39
Indicators:
Farms, Firms, and Households, box
U.S. exports of fruits to China, (2006)Apr:37
China’s Rising
Profile in the Global Market for Fruits and Vegetables, box
U.S. fruit and vegetable imports, (2005)Jun:2–3
U.S.
Fruit and Vegetable Imports Outpace Exports
See also specific fruits
FSRI
See Farm Security and Rural Investment (FSRI) Act
FTAA
See Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA)
fumigants/fumigation
methyl bromide phaseout, (2003)Apr:22–27
Methyl
Bromide Phaseout Proceeds: Users Request Exemptions
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GATT
See General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
gender issues
See men; women
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
U.S. participation, (2003)Sep:22–29
Multilateralism
and Regionalism: Dual Strategies for Trade Reform
genetic engineering
See bioengineering/biotechnology;
research and development (R&D)
germplasm
See plant genetic resources (germplasm)global economyU.S. agricultural trade balance, (2004)Feb:36–41
The
U.S. Ag Trade Balance. . . More Than Just A Number
global issues
See specific issues, e.g., hunger,
global/world
global marketplace
dairy products and, (2005)Nov:32–37
U.S.
Dairy at a New Crossroads in a Global Setting
India's apple market, (2006)Feb:3
India’s
High Internal Marketing Costs Reduce Apple Demand
integration and changes in, (2004)Feb:1
An Integrated
Global Marketplace
integration of international agriculture, (2005)Jun:11
Milestones in
U.S. Farming and Farm Policy, box
market access, (2006)Sep:22–27
Global
Agriculture and the Doha Round: Market Access Is the Key
Russian livestock products, (2004)Feb:5
Russia
Changes Global Market for Livestock Products
tobacco industry growth should follow adjustment period,
(2006)Feb:2
U.S.
Tobacco Sector Regroups
global trade
ethyl alcohol, (2005)Apr:2
Ethyl
Alcohol Becomes a Global Commodity
hard white wheat, (2005)Apr:3
Will
Hard White Wheat Become a Sustainable Wheat Class?
processed foods, (2005)Feb:12–19
Processed
Food Trade Pressured by Evolving Global Supply Chains
See international trade, agricultural trade
grains and grain production
See crops and crop
production; specific crops
greenhouse gases
carbon sequestration, (2004)Apr:9, (2006)Jul:36
Is
Carbon Sequestration in Agriculture Economically Feasible?
grocery stores
See food shopping
Gulf of Mexico
hypoxia, (2003)Nov:8, (2006)Jul:37
Hypoxia
in the Gulf: Addressing Agriculture's Contribution
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HACCP
See Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
(HACCP) program
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) program,
(2003)Apr:34–41
Weighing
Incentives for Food Safety in Meat and Poultry
compliance results, (2004)Apr:7
Market
Incentives Raise Food Safety Bar
worldwide adoption, (2003)Nov:14–21
Food
Safety and Trade: Regulations, Risks, and Reconciliation
herbicides
methyl bromide phaseout, (2003)Apr:22–27
Methyl
Bromide Phaseout Proceeds: Users Request Exemptions
high-value products (HVPs)
exports, (2004)Apr:4
Processed
Products Propel Gains in U.S. Agricultural Exports
higher education
rural college graduates, (2003)Sep:10
Rural
College Graduates Make a Comeback
highly erodible land
conservation compliance and soil erosion reduction,
(2004)Jun:30–37
Have
Conservation Compliance Incentives Reduced Soil Erosion?
Federal payments to farms with, (2006)Apr:40, (2006)Jul:55
Indicators:
On the Map, box
Hispanics
conditions and trends in rural areas, (2006)Feb:43
Hispanics
in Rural America
employment and residential trends, (2004)Jun:38–47
Rural
Hispanics: Employment and Residential Trends
nonmetro, high-poverty counties, (2004)Feb:20–27
Anatomy
of Nonmetro High-Poverty Areas: Common in Plight, Distinctive in Nature
population growth, (2003)Feb:11, (2004)Jun:38–47
Rural
Hispanics: Employment and Residential Trends
poverty, (2003)Sep:30–37, (2004)Feb:20–27
Nonmetro
Poverty: Assessing the Effect of the 1990s
Anatomy
of Nonmetro High-Poverty Areas:Common in Plight, Distinctive in Nature
rural child poverty, (2003)Nov:10
Dimensions
of Child Poverty in Rural Areas
rural meat-processing industry and, (2006)Jun:10–15
Meat-Processing
Firms Attract Hispanic Workers to Rural America
in rural workforce, (2004)Apr:10, (2004)Jun:38–47
Growth
of Hispanics in Rural Workforce
Rural
Hispanics: Employment and Residential Trends
See also racial and ethnic groups
hogs and hog production
ammonia emission regulation effect on production costs,
(2006)Feb:6
Regulating
Ammonia Emissions From Hog Farms Would Raise Costs
Clean Water Act and, (2003)Feb:30–37
Managing
Manure: New Clean Water Act Regulations Create Imperative for Livestock
Producers
costs and farming decisions, (2003)Sep:38–45
Production
Costs Critical to Farming Decisions
differences in demand for meat cuts, (2003)Sep:5
Differences
in Demand Help Shape Meat Trade
glossary of production terms, (2005)Feb:37
U.S.-Canadian
Hog Trade: Market Integration at Work
long-distance animal shipping, (2003)Nov:5
Are
More Livestock Hitting the Road?
marketing contracts improve quality, (2005)Apr:4–5
Hog
Contracts Signal Producers To Improve Quality
meat price spreads, (2004)Jun:47
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
price spreads, (2004)Sep:4
Slow
Price Adjustments Benefits Beef and Pork Producers
structural and marketing changes, (2003)Jun:7
U.S.
Hog and Poultry Marketing: Similar Paths, Similar Outcomes?
U.S.-Canadian hog trade, (2005)Feb:36–41
U.S.-Canadian
Hog Trade: Market Integration at Work
See also meat and meat production
homeownership
rural home financing compared with metropolitan areas, (2006)Feb:8
Home
Financing: Rural-Urban Differences
homeownership, rural
rise in, (2004)Apr:11
Rural
Homeownership Rising
horse farming
women and, (2006)Sep:34–35
More Women
Turning to Horse Farming, box
household income
See earnings and income; farm household
income
housing stressed households
nonmetropolitan areas, (2004)Nov:11
One
in Four Nonmetro Households are Housing Stressed
hunger, global/world
See food security/insecurity,
global/world
hunger, U.S
See food security/insecurity, U.S.
Hurricane Katrina
food prices and, (2006)Sep:4–5
Despite
Katrina, Overall Food Prices Stable
HVPs
See high-value products (HVPs)
hypoxia
Gulf of Mexico, (2006)Jul:37
Hypoxia
in the Gulf: Addressing Agriculture's Contribution
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ice cream
trends, U.S., (2003)Jun:12–13
Trends in U.S.
Per Capita Consumption of Dairy Products, 1909 to 2001, box
import restrictions
food safety regulations and standards, (2003)Nov:14–21
Food
Safety and Trade: Regulations, Risks, and Reconciliation
hog antidumping and countervailing duty investigations,
(2005)Feb:38
Antidumping
and Countervailing Duty Investigations Are Underway…
imports
China's apple imports, (2006)Apr:36
China’s Rising
Profile in the Global Market for Fruits and Vegetables, box
growth of China's agricultural imports, (2005)Sep:44
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
phytosanitary regulations and imports of avocados, (2006)Nov:2
New
Phytosanitary Regulations Allow Higher Imports of Avocados
raw-fiber equivalent of U.S. cotton textile and apparel imports, (2005)Sep:43
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
surge in the value of agricultural imports to the U.S.,
(2005)Apr:3
Americans
Have Growing Appetites for Imported Foods
top 10 sources of U.S. agricultural imports, fiscal year 2005,
(2006)Apr:38
Indicators:
Food and Fiber Sector Indicators, box
trading partners for U.S. agricultural imports, (2006)Nov:39
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
U.S. fruit and vegetable imports, (2005)Jun:2–3
U.S.
Fruit and Vegetable Imports Outpace Exports
U.S. textile and apparel imports, by source, (2006)Sep:38
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
See also exports
income
See earnings and
income; farm household income; wages
India
agricultural reform, (2004)Feb:28–35
The
Elephant Is Jogging: New Pressures for Agricultural Reform in India
apple market, (2006)Feb:3
India’s
High Internal Marketing Costs Reduce Apple Demand
effect of oilseed trade liberalization, (2006)Jun:2
India and
U.S. Could Gain From Liberalizing Oilseed Trade
growth in cotton yields, (2005)Nov:2–3
Indian
Cotton Yield Gains Could Limit Imports
palm oil imports, (2006)Jun:42
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
wheat exports, (2003)Jun:4
Nontraditional
Exporters Increase Role In Wheat Markets
infant formula
and manufacturers' rebates, (2004)Sep:30–36
Sharing
the Economic Burden: Who Pays for WIC’s Infant Formula?
and retail prices, (2004)Sep:30–36
Sharing
the Economic Burden: Who Pays for WIC’s Infant Formula?
and the WIC program, (2004)Sep:30–36, (2006)Nov:5
Sharing
the Economic Burden: Who Pays for WIC’s Infant Formula?
Cost of
Infant Formula for the WIC Program Rising
infants and children
advertising targeted to, (2005)Jun:26–33
Obesity
Policy and the Law of Unintended Consequences
breastfeeding rates, (2004)Sep:36
Sharing
the Economic Burden: Who Pays for WIC’s Infant Formula?
children's diets and the WIC program, (2006)Jun:4
Children’s
Diets and WIC
food security/insecurity, (2003)Feb:22–29
Putting
Food on the Table: Household Food Security in the United States
foods targeted to, (2005)Jun:4
Companies
Continue To Offer New Foods Targeted to Children
free fruit and vegetable snacks in school, (2003)Nov:6
Free
Fruit and Vegetable Snacks a Big Hit in Schools
in households receiving food stamps, (2005)Jun:44
Indicators:
Diet and Health, box
See food and nutrition assistance programs; specific
programs
inspection, food
See food safety and inspection
intellectual property rights
bioengineering/biotechnology, (2003)Nov:12–13,
(2004)Feb:14–19
Ag Biotech
Patents: Who is Doing What?, box
Have
Seed Industry Changes Affected Research Effort?
international agreements/treaties, (2003)Jun:22–29
Plant
Genetic Resources: New Rules for International Exchange
international agreements/treaties
intellectual property rights, (2003)Jun:22–29
Plant
Genetic Resources: New Rules for International Exchange
plant genetic resources, (2003)Jun:22–29
Plant
Genetic Resources: New Rules for International Exchange
See also regional trade agreements (RTAs); multilateral
trade agreements
international trade
Brazil's position in the global meat market, (2006)Apr:2
Brazil
Emerges as Major Force in Global Meat Markets
China's food safety improvements, (2006)Nov:16–21
Food
Safety Improvements Underway in China
economic effects of animal diseases linked to trade dependency,
(2006)Apr:22–29
Economic
Effects of Animal Diseases Linked to Trade Dependency
food safety regulations and standards, (2003)Nov:14–21
Food
Safety and Trade: Regulations, Risks, and Reconciliation
marketing costs and margins in, (2006)Feb:39
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
policy lessons from abroad, (2003)Apr:14–21, box
Dynamics
of Agricultural Competitiveness: Policy Lessons From Abroad
preferential trade programs for developing countries,
(2005)Jun:2–3
Future
of Preferential Trade Programs Concerns
soybeans and soybean products, (2006)Sep:8
International
Trade, Biofuel Initiatives Reshaping the Soybean Sector
Internet
percent of Internet households with dial-up service by income and
residence, 2003, (2006)Feb:40
Indicators:
Rural America, box
rural household and farm access, (2006)Feb:9
Internet
on the Range
intra-American trade. See specific countries
invasive species
soybean rust threat, (2006)Apr:10–15
Public
Information Creates Value
See also Program of Research on the Economics of Invasive
Species Management (PREISM)
irradiation, food, (2003)Apr:39-40, (2004)Apr:24
Food
Safety Costly for Plants, But Barely Noticed by Consumers
How
Is Innovation Defined?
irrigation and irrigation systems
irrigated acres and water sources in the U.S., by region,
(2006)Nov:39
Indicators:
Resources and Environment, box
irrigated land from 1860-2002, by region, (2006)Nov:40
Indicators:
In the Long Run, box
irrigated land on farms, 2002, (2006)Nov:40
Indicators:
On The Map, box
trends in irrigation and water application rates, (2006)Nov:7
Irrigated
Acres Up, Water Application Rate Trending Down
Western United States, (2004)Jun:8
Irrigation,
Water Conservation, and Farm Size in the Western United States
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Japan
agricultural subsidies, (2003)Feb:4
Is Japan
Ready for Competition in Its Ag Markets?
China's frozen spinach imports to, (2006)Nov:19
China’s
Frozen Spinach Exports to Japan Falter on Food Safety Problems
China's vegetable exports to, (2003)Nov:4–5
China’s
Vegetable Exports Challenge the U.S. in Japan’s Market
imports of apples, (2005)Nov:2–3
U.S.
Could Expand Apple Exports to Japan
prices for dairy products, (2006)Sep:2
What
Protects Japan’s Dairy Industry?
taxes finance production subsidies for wheat, (2005)Feb:2
Taxes
on Imports Subsidize Wheat Production in Japan
jobs
See employment, nonmetro/rural; labor markets,
rural; occupations and job skills; workforce, nonmetro/rural
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kitchens, emergency
See emergency food providers
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labeling, food
biotech foods, (2003)Jun:6, (2003)Nov:30–36
Information
Sways Consumer Attitudes Towards Biotech Foods
Consumers
and the Future of Biotech Foods in the United States
branded products, (2003)Apr:34–41
Weighing
Incentives for Food Safety in Meat and Poultry
country-of-origin, mandatory, (2004)Apr:4–5
Mandatory
Country-of-Origin Labeling – Will It Benefit Consumers?
labor markets, rural
Hispanic labor force for the meat-processing industry,
(2006)Jun:10–15
Meat-Processing
Firms Attract Hispanic Workers to Rural America
Hispanic population growth and, (2004)Jun:38–47
Rural
Hispanics: Employment and Residential Trends
soft labor markets, (2005)Feb:9
Nonmetro
Labor Markets Remain Soft
welfare reform and, (2003)Jun:38–44
Rural
Welfare Reform: Lessons Learned
See also workforce, agricultural
lamb and mutton
See sheep and sheep production
land degradation
food production and, (2003)Jun:9
Will
Land Degradation Prove Malthus Right After All?
land preservation
See farmland protection
land resources
agricultural policy and, (2006)Sep:28–33
Agricultural
Policy Affects Land Use and the Environment
agricultural production and, (2006)Sep:7
Indicators
Highlight Links Between Agricultural Resources and the Environment
AREI report, (2003)Sep:9
What
You Want to Know About Resources and the Environment…But Couldn’t Find
conservation compliance and soil erosion reduction,
(2004)Jun:30–37, (2006)Jul:12
Conservation
Compliance May Reduce Soil Erosion
farmland retirement, (2004)Jun:9, (2004)Nov:22–29,
(2006)Jul:22–35, (2006)Jun:16–21
Irrigation,
Water Conservation, and Farm Size in the Western United States
Farmland
Retirement's Impact on Rural Growth
Land
Retirement and Working-land Conservation Structures: A Look at Farmers' Choices
major uses of U.S. land, 2002, (2006)Sep:36
Indicators:
Food and Fiber Sector Indicators, box
shifts to and from cultivated cropland, 1982-97, (2006)Sep:38
Indicators:
Resources and Environment, box
U.S. agri-environmental policy, (2003)Nov:38–44
Emphasis
Shifts in U.S. Agri-Environmental Policy
land use and practices
carbon sequestration, (2004)Apr:9
Is Carbon
Sequestration in Agriculture Economically Feasible?
cropping practices perspectives, (2004)Jun:12–13
ARMS Data Offer
New Perspectives on Cropping Practices, box
See also specific uses and practices, e.g., crop
rotation
land values
PFCs/decoupled payments and, (2003)Feb:38–45
Farm
Payments: Decoupled Payments Increase Households' Well-Being, Not Production
lawsuits
foodborne illness and, (2004)Feb:6
Juries
Award Higher Amounts for Severe Foodborne Illnesses
lettuce, head
U.S. supply, use, and price, (2003)Feb:47, (2003)Feb:47
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
livestock and livestock products
annual price spread, (2005)Apr:42
Indicators: Food
and Fiber Sector Indicators, box
CAP reforms, (2004)Sep:22–29
European
Union Adopts Significant Farm Reform
Clean Water Act and, (2003)Feb:30–37
Managing
Manure: New Clean Water Act Regulations Create Imperative for Livestock
Producers
economic effects of animal diseases linked to trade dependency,
(2006)Apr:22–29
Economic
Effects of Animal Diseases Linked to Trade Dependency
long-distance shipping, (2003)Nov:5
Are
More Livestock Hitting the Road?
manure management, (2003)Feb:30–37
Managing
Manure: New Clean Water Act Regulations Create Imperative for Livestock
Producers
nitrogen and, (2006)Jul:41
Nitrogen
Follows Many Pathways in a Livestock Operation
North American markets integration, (2005)Jun:18–25
North
America Moves Toward One Market
price spreads, (2004)Sep:4
Slow
Price Adjustments Benefits Beef and Pork Producers
production costs and farming decisions, (2003)Sep:38–45
Production
Costs Critical to Farming Decisions
Russia, global market and, (2004)Feb:5
Russia
Changes Global Market for Livestock Products
transparency in price reporting, (2005)Nov:3
Mandatory
Livestock Price Reporting: More Transparent?
See also specific types
Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act
price reporting provisions, (2005)Nov:3
Mandatory
Livestock Price Reporting: More Transparent?
local governments
Cooperative Extension Service and, (2003)Apr:8
Trends
in Extension Resources
lump-sum subsidies
See subsidies, agricultural; specific
programs, e.g., Production Flexibility Contract program (PFCs)
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manufacturing jobs
losses in manufacturing-dependent counties, (2005)Feb:8
Job
Losses Higher in Manufacturing Counties
manure
See manure, management
ammonia emission regulation effect on production costs,
(2006)Feb:6
Regulating
Ammonia Emissions From Hog Farms Would Raise Costs
management, (2003)Feb:30–37, (2003)Jun:8. See also
nitrogen; nutrient management
Managing
Manure: New Clean Water Act Regulations Create Imperative for Livestock
Producers
Manure
Management: A Growing Challenge in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
market access
trade liberalization/reform and, (2006)Sep:22–27
Global
Agriculture and the Doha Round: Market Access Is the Key
marketing
growth in the greenhouse tomato market, (2005)Apr:20–27
North
American Greenhouse Tomatoes Emerge as a Major Market Force
integration of North American agriculture, (2005)Jun:18–25
North
America Moves Toward One Market
marketing contracts improve hog quality, (2005)Apr:4–5
Hog
Contracts Signal Producers To Improve Quality
marketing costs and margins in international trade, (2006)Feb:39
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
transparency in livestock price reporting, (2005)Nov:3
Mandatory
Livestock Price Reporting: More Transparent?
marketing quota system, (2004)Nov:30–37
U.S.
Peanut Sector Adapts to Major Policy Changes
marketing quotas
U.S. tobacco industry, (2003)Sep:14–21
U.S.
Tobacco Industry Responding to New Competitors, New Challenges
meat and meat production
Brazil's position in the global market, (2006)Apr:2
Brazil
Emerges as Major Force in Global Meat Markets
economic effects of animal diseases, (2006)Apr:22–29
Economic
Effects of Animal Diseases Linked to Trade Dependency
food safety, (2004)Apr:7
Market
Incentives Raise Food Safety Bar
food safety and inspection, (2003)Apr:34–41
Weighing
Incentives for Food Safety in Meat and Poultry
food safety innovations, (2004)Apr:22–29
Savvy
Buyers Spur Food Safety Innovations in Meat Processing
meat price spreads, (2004)Jun:47
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
per capita meat consumption, (2006)Feb:38
Indicators: Food
and Fiber Sector Indicators, box
supermarket meat price database, (2003)Apr:12–13
Retail Meat
Scanner Data, box
U.S. per capita meat consumption, 1950-2002, (2005)Feb:42
Indicators:
Food and Fiber Sector Indicators, box
meat-processing industry
rural Hispanic labor force and, (2006)Jun:10–15
Meat-Processing
Firms Attract Hispanic Workers to Rural America
men
amount of time spent on food preparation and cleanup, (2005)Nov:10–11
How Much Time
Do Americans Spend Preparing and Eating Food?, box
See also women
mergers and acquisitions
effect on wages and employment, (2006)Jun:9
Who Gets
Farm Program Payments?
methyl bromide
phaseout, (2003)Apr:22–27
Methyl
Bromide Phaseout Proceeds: Users Request Exemptions
metropolitan areas, U.S.
classification, (2003)Sep:12–13, (2003)Sep:47, (2003)Sep:47
New Insights
on Metro and Nonmetro Areas, box
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
county variations, by urban size and metro proximity,
(2004)Nov:10
Nonmetro
Counties Vary by Urban Size and Metro Proximity
defining, (2004)Nov:41
What
is Rural?
earnings per job compared with nonmetropolitan/rural area
earnings, (2006)Apr:39
Indicators:
Rural America, box
home financing compared with nonmetropolitan/rural areas,
(2006)Feb:8
Home
Financing: Rural-Urban Differences
median weekly earnings, 2003, (2006)Nov:39
Indicators:
Rural America, box
metro and nonmetro unemployment, 1973-2004, (2005)Nov:40
Indicators:
Rural America, box
metro-nonmetro gap in child poverty rates, (2005)Jun:44
Indicators:
Rural America, box
nonmetro poor children compared with metro children receiving
food stamps, (2005)Jun:44
Indicators:
Rural America, box
nonmetropolitan earnings compared with metropolitan earnings,
(2006)Nov:8–9
Nonmetro
Earnings Lag Metro
poverty, (2004)Sep:11
Persistent
Poverty Is More Pervasive in Nonmetro Counties
producer services sector compared with nonmetropolitan/rural
areas, (2006)Apr:39
Indicators:
Rural America, box
rural-urban commuting area (RUCA) codes, (2005)Nov:39
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
Mexico
corn industries and trade, (2004)Jun:5
Mexico’s
Corn Industries and U.S.-Mexico Corn Trade
food and beverage industries, (2005)Jun:44
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
greenhouse tomato production, (2005)Apr:20–27
North
American Greenhouse Tomatoes Emerge as a Major Market Force
North American markets integration, (2003)Sep:4–5,
(2005)Jun:18–25
North
America: One Market, Big Payoffs, Many Challenges
North
America Moves Toward One Market
"micropolitan" areas
classification, (2003)Sep:47, (2003)Sep:47
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
milk
consumption trends, U.S., (2003)Jun:12–13
Trends in U.S.
Per Capita Consumption of Dairy Products, 1909 to 2001, box
production costs and farming decisions, (2003)Sep:38–45
Production
Costs Critical to Farming Decisions
minorities
persistent poverty, (2006)Feb:11
Severity and
Concentration of Persistent High Poverty in Nonmetro Areas, box
See racial and ethnic groups; specific minorities by
group, e.g., Hispanics
Mississippi River Basin
Gulf of Mexico's hypoxic zone and, (2006)Jul:37
Hypoxia
in the Gulf: Addressing Agriculture's Contribution
Montreal Protocol
methyl bromide phaseout, (2003)Apr:22–27
Methyl
Bromide Phaseout Proceeds: Users Request Exemptions
Multifiber Arrangement
end of the 10-year phaseout of quotas under, (2006)Feb:20–25
The
World Bids Farewell to the Multifiber Arrangement
multilateral trade agreements
U.S. pursuit, (2003)Sep:22–29
Multilateralism
and Regionalism: Dual Strategies for Trade Reform
multinationals
U.S. agricultural trade balance and, (2004)Feb:36–41
The
U.S. Ag Trade Balance. . . More Than Just A Number
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NAFTA
See North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
National School Lunch Program
targeting and participation, (2003)Jun:31–37
Aiming
for Targets, Saving on Arrows: Insights from Two USDA Food Assistance Programs
Native Americans
nonmetro, high-poverty counties, (2004)Feb:20–27
Anatomy
of Nonmetro High-Poverty Areas: Common in Plight, Distinctive in Nature
nonmetro, persistent poverty counties, (2006)Feb:11
Severity and
Concentration of Persistent High Poverty in Nonmetro Areas, box
poverty, (2003)Sep:30–37, (2004)Feb:20–27
Nonmetro
Poverty: Assessing the Effect of the 1990s
Anatomy
of Nonmetro High-Poverty Areas: Common in Plight, Distinctive in Nature
See also racial and ethnic groups
natural resources
agricultural production and, (2006)Sep:7
Indicators
Highlight Links Between Agricultural Resources and the Environment
AREI report, (2003)Sep:9
What
You Want to Know About Resources and the Environment…But Couldn’t Find
changes in cropland used for crops, (2006)Jul:56
Indicators:
Natural Resources and Environment, box
See also conservation, natural resource; specific
natural resources
nitrogen
Gulf of Mexico's hypoxic zone and, (2006)Jul:37
Hypoxia
in the Gulf: Addressing Agriculture's Contribution
livestock operations and, (2005)Sep:37, (2006)Jul:41
Nitrogen
Follows Many Pathways in a Livestock Operation
U.S. imports, (2004)Feb:9
U.S.
Increasingly Imports Nitrogen and Potash Fertilizer
See also nutrient management
nonmetropolitan/rural areas, U.S.
air and water quality improvement and, (2005)Sep:34–41
Improving
Air and Water Quality Can Be Two Sides of the Same Coin
Blacks, migration trends, (2003)Apr:10
Nonmetro
Black Migration Reverses Trends of Earlier Decades
classification, (2003)Sep:12–13, (2003)Sep:47, (2003)Sep:47
New Insights
on Metro and Nonmetro Areas, box
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
county variations, by urban size and metro proximity,
(2004)Nov:10
Nonmetro
Counties Vary by Urban Size and Metro Proximity
decline in textile and apparel jobs, (2006)Sep:38
Indicators:
Rural America, box
defining, (2003)Feb:14–21, (2003)Sep:30–37, (2004)Nov:41
Rural
America: Opportunities and Challenges
Nonmetro
Poverty: Assessing the Effect of the 1990s
Low-Skill
Jobs: A Shrinking Share of the Rural Economy
earnings per job compared with metropolitan areas, (2006)Apr:39
Indicators:
Rural America, box
education as a development strategy, (2005)Nov:20–25
Education
as a Rural Development Strategy
effect of natural amenities and metro proximity on population
loss, (2005)Apr:8
Population
Loss Counties Lack Natural Amenities and Metro Proximity
effective rural development strategy design, (2006)Nov:9
Designing
an Effective Rural Development Strategy
farm program payment impact on rural community vitality, (2005)Feb:28–35
Farm
Programs, Natural Amenities, and Rural Development
farmland retirement and, (2006)Jul:28–35
Farmland
Retirement's Impact on Rural Growth
high energy costs and, (2006)Apr:16–21
Agriculture
and Rural Communities Are Resilient to High Energy Costs
Hispanic labor force for the meat-processing industry,
(2006)Jun:10–15
Meat-Processing
Firms Attract Hispanic Workers to Rural America
Hispanics living in, (2006)Feb:43
Hispanics
in Rural America
home financing compared with metropolitan areas, (2006)Feb:8
Home
Financing: Rural-Urban Differences
homeownership, (2004)Apr:11
Rural
Homeownership Rising
housing stressed households, (2004)Nov:11
One
in Four Nonmetro Households are Housing Stressed
Internet access, (2006)Feb:9
Internet
on the Range
job losses in farming-dependent counties, (2005)Feb:44
Indicators:
Rural America, box
liberalization of the textile trade, (2006)Sep:3
Textile
Trade Liberalization Brings Difficulties to Some Rural Communities
low education counties in the nonmetro South, (2005)Jun:9
Most
Low-Education Counties Are in the Nonmetro South
metro and nonmetro unemployment, 1973-2004, (2005)Nov:40
Indicators:
Rural America, box
metro-nonmetro gap in child poverty rates, (2005)Jun:44
Indicators:
Rural America, box
net migration rates in relation to urbanized areas, 2000-04,
(2006)Feb:41
Indicators:
On the Map, box
nonmetro definition effect on population counts, (2006)Feb:41
Indicators:
On the Map, box
nonmetro median weekly earnings, 2003, (2006)Nov:39
Indicators:
Rural America, box
nonmetro poor children compared with metro children receiving
food stamps, (2005)Jun:44
Indicators:
On the Map, box
nonmetropolitan earnings compared with metropolitan earnings,
(2006)Nov:8–9
Nonmetro
Earnings Lag Metro
percent of Internet households with dial-up service by income and
residence, 2003, (2006)Feb:40
Indicators: Rural
America, box
persistent poverty in, (2006)Feb:10–11
Severity and
Concentration of Persistent High Poverty in Nonmetro Areas, box
policy options, (2005)Apr:28–35
Policy
Options for a Changing Rural America
population interaction zones for agriculture, (2005)Jun:43
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
populations of older people, (2003)Nov:11
Growth
of Older Population Slows in Rural and Small-town Areas
poverty, (2003)Sep:30–37, (2004)Feb:20–27, (2004)Sep:11
Nonmetro
Poverty: Assessing the Effect of the 1990s
Anatomy
of Nonmetro High-Poverty Areas: Common in Plight, Distinctive in Nature
Persistent
Poverty Is More Pervasive in Nonmetro Counties
poverty among elderly persons, (2005)Sep:44
Indicators:
Rural America, box
poverty in rural older women, (2005)Sep:9
Older
Women and Poverty in Rural America
poverty prevalence, (2006)Nov:10–15
Adjusting
for Living Costs Can Change Who Is Considered Poor
producer services sector compared with metropolitan areas,
(2006)Apr:39
Indicators:
Rural America, box
reclassification of nonmetro area effect on employment gap,
(2006)Nov:8–9
Reclassification
of Nonmetro Areas Exaggerates Employment Gap
recreation and tourism and, (2005)Sep:28–33, (2006)Jun:42
Rural
Areas Benefit From Recreation and Tourism Development
Indicators:
Rural America, box
rural areas as retirement destinations, (2005)Jun:8
Rural
America as a Retirement Destination
rural-urban commuting area (RUCA) codes, (2005)Nov:39
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
soft labor markets, (2005)Feb:9
Nonmetro
Labor Markets Remain Soft
steady job growth in low-employment counties, (2005)Sep:8
Low
Earnings But Steady Job Growth in Low-Employment Counties
See also rural areas/economies
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), (2003)Sep:4–5,
(2003)Sep:22–29
North
America: One Market, Big Payoffs, Many Challenges
Multilateralism
and Regionalism: Dual Strategies for Trade Reform
integration of North American agriculture and, (2005)Jun:18–25
North
America Moves Toward One Market
North American markets
integration, (2003)Sep:4–5
North
America: One Market, Big Payoffs, Many Challenges
nutrient management
cropping practice trends data, (2003)Feb:13
ARMS Data
Highlight Trends in Cropping Practices, box
livestock production and, (2003)Feb:30–37
Managing
Manure: New Clean Water Act Regulations Create Imperative for Livestock
Producers
nutrition assistance
See food and nutrition assistance
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obesity
See body mass index/body weight
occupations and job skills
changing occupations, (2004)Nov:38–44
Low-Skill
Jobs: A Shrinking Share of the Rural Economy
measuring job skills, (2004)Nov:40
Measuring
Job Skills
service jobs, (2004)Nov:38–44
Low-Skill
Jobs: A Shrinking Share of the Rural Economy
oilseed industry
effect of trade liberalization on India and the U.S., (2006)Jun:2
India and
U.S. Could Gain From Liberalizing Oilseed Trade
India's palm oil imports, (2006)Jun:42
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
older Americans
changing demographic trends influence U.S. dietary preferences,
(2003)Apr:28–33
Consumer-Driven
Agriculture: Changing U.S. Demographics Influence Eating Habits
Child and Adult Care Food Program, (2003)Jun:31–37
Aiming
for Targets, Saving on Arrows: Insights from Two USDA Food Assistance Programs
cost-of-living index and, (2006)Nov:10–15
Adjusting
for Living Costs Can Change Who Is Considered Poor
county variations, by urban size and metro proximity,
(2004)Nov:10
Nonmetro
Counties Vary by Urban Size and Metro Proximity
food choice, (2003)Feb:6–7, (2004)Feb:6–7
Hold
the Fries: Older Americans and Food Choices
Got
Milk? Implications of Generational and Aging Effects
Food Stamp Program and, (2005)Apr:4
New
Approaches Boost Food Stamp Participation by Elderly People
in households receiving food stamps, (2005)Jun:44
Indicators:
Diet and Health, box
poverty among oldest-old persons, (2005)Sep:44
Indicators:
Rural America, box
poverty in rural older women, (2005)Sep:9
Older
Women and Poverty in Rural America
rural and small-town populations, (2003)Nov:11
Growth
of Older Population Slows in Rural and Small-town Areas
organic agriculture, (2003)Feb:9
California and Washington certified organic fruit and vegetable
production, (2006)Apr:39
Indicators:
Farms, Firms, and Households ,
certified organic handling facilities in the U.S., 2004,
(2005)Sep:45
Indicators:
On the Map, box
European Union and U.S. policy differences, (2006)Feb:12–19
EU
and U.S. Organic Markets Face Strong Demand Under Different Policies
growth of U.S. organic farm sector, (2006)Apr:6, (2006)Jul:13
U.S.
Organic Farm Sector Continues to Expand
organic product sales trends,
(2005)Apr:44
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
price premiums for organic products, (2005)Sep:2–3
Organic
Price Premiums Remain High
U.S. certified organic fruit and vegetable acreage, 2003,
(2006)Apr:39
Indicators:
Farms, Firms, and Household, box
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Pakistan
wheat exports, (2003)Jun:4
Nontraditional
Exporters Increase Role In Wheat Markets
patents
bioengineering/biotechnology, (2003)Nov:12–13,
(2004)Feb:14–19, (2005)Jun:7
Ag Biotech
Patents: Who is Doing What?, box
Have
Seed Industry Changes Affected Research Effort?
Ag
Biotech Patents on the Move
technology transfer and, (2005)Nov:7
Patenting
and Licensing Are Tools for Technology Transfer
Pathogen Reduction/Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
Program (PR/HACCP)
See Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
program
peanuts and peanut production
commodity background report, (2006)Apr:8
Peanut
Sector Resilient Despite Policy Challenges
new policy, effects, (2004)Nov:30–37
U.S.
Peanut Sector Adapts to Major Policy Changes
policy challenges, (2006)Apr:8
Peanut
Sector Resilient Despite Policy Challenges
Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act
See welfare reform
pesticides
methyl bromide phaseout, (2003)Apr:22–27
Methyl
Bromide Phaseout Proceeds: Users Request Exemptions
pests
See invasive species
PFCs
See Production Flexibility Contract program (PFCs)
phytosanitary regulations
avocado imports and, (2006)Nov:2
New
Phytosanitary Regulations Allow Higher Imports of Avocados
PIZA
See population interaction zones for agriculture
(PIZA)
plant genetic resources (germplasm)
international exchange rules, (2003)Jun:22–29
Plant
Genetic Resources: New Rules for International Exchange
plant variety protection (PVP) certificates
seed industry changes and, (2004)Feb:14–19
Have
Seed Industry Changes Affected Research Effort?
policy, agricultural/farm
agri-environmental process models, (2006)Jul:20
Measuring
the Success of Conservation Programs, box
aligning policies with preferences, (2006)Jun:30–37
Where
Should the Money Go? Aligning Policies with Preferences
conservation program success measurement, (2006)Jul:14–21
Measuring
the Success of Conservation Programs
effects on land use and the environment, (2006)Sep:28–33
Agricultural
Policy Affects Land Use and the Environment
European Union and U.S. organic agriculture policy differences,
(2006)Feb:12–19
EU
and U.S. Organic Markets Face Strong Demand Under Different Policies
milestones in U.S. farming and farm policy, (2005)Jun:10–11
Milestones in
U.S. Farming and Farm Policy
100 years of structural change in U.S. agriculture, (2005)Jun:11
Milestones in
U.S. Farming and Farm Policy, box
peanut sector, (2006)Apr:8
Peanut
Sector Resilient Despite Policy Challenges
policy options for rural areas, (2005)Apr:28–35
Policy
Options for a Changing Rural America
shift of emphasis in conservation policy, (2006)Jul:4–10
Emphasis
Shifts in U.S. Conservation Policy
U.S. agri-environmental policy, (2006)Jul:4–10
Emphasis
Shifts in U.S. Conservation Policy
U.S./EU similarities, (2003)Jun:5, (2004)Nov:14–21
Are
U.S. And European Union Agricultural Policies Becoming More Similar?
Devolution
of Farm Programs Could Broaden States' Role in Ag Policy
See also agricultural policy reform; specific
countries; specific tools, e.g., subsidies, agricultural
policy reform
See specific policy areas, e.g., welfare reform
pollution, agricultural
See conservation, natural
resource; specific natural resources or pollutants
poor individuals and families
classifying, (2003)Sep:33
Who's
Poor?
cost-of-living adjustments, (2006)Nov:10–15
Adjusting
for Living Costs Can Change Who Is Considered Poor
income fluctuation effect on food assistance, (2006)Sep:16–21
Income
Volatility Complicates Food Assistance
U.S. food aid and world hunger reduction, (2004)Sep:38–43
Fifty
Years of U.S. Food Aid and Its Role in Reducing World Hunger
See also child poverty; poverty
population, global
Asia–Pacific demographics and food system, (2004)Jun:14–21
Where
Will Demographics Take the Asia-Pacific Food System?
growth outpacing food production, (2003)Jun:9
Will
Land Degradation Prove Malthus Right After All?
population gains/losses/shifts, rural
Blacks, (2003)Apr:10
Nonmetro
Black Migration Reverses Trends of Earlier Decades
county population change, 2000-05, (2006)Jun:43
Indicators:
On the Map, box
effect of natural amenities and metro proximity on population
loss, (2005)Apr:8
Population
Loss Counties Lack Natural Amenities and Metro Proximity
farm population as a share of total U.S. population, (2005)Jun:45
Indicators:
In the Long Run, box
farmland retirement and, (2004)Nov:22–29
Farmland
Retirement's Impact on Rural Growth
Hispanics, (2003)Feb:11
Hispanics
Find a Home in Rural America
interactive mapping, (2003)Sep:11
Exploring
the Diversity of Rural America Through Interactive Mapping
nonmetro definition effect on population counts, (2006)Feb:41
Indicators:
In the Long Run, box
nonmetro migration trends, (2003)Apr:10
Nonmetro
Black Migration Reverses Trends of Earlier Decades
population interaction zones for agriculture, (2005)Jun:43
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
Population Interaction Zones for Agriculture
roots of, (2003)Feb:10
The
Roots of Rural Population Loss
rural America, (2003)Feb:14–21
Rural
America: Opportunities and Challenges
urban influence codes and, (2004)Apr:12–13
Using the 2003
Urban Influence Codes to Understand Rural America, box
population interaction zones for agriculture (PIZA), (2005)Jun:43
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
pork and pork products
See hogs and hog production
potash
U.S. imports, (2004)Feb:9
U.S.
Increasingly Imports Nitrogen and Potash Fertilizer
potatoes and potato production
frozen potatoes' replacement of fresh potatoes in the U.S. diet,
(2006)Jun:5
Americans
Switch From Fresh to Frozen Potatoes
poultry and poultry production
agribusiness strategies for U.S. consumers, (2003)Nov:22–29
From
Supply Push to Demand Pull: Agribusiness Strategies for Today’s Consumers
Brazil's share of world broiler exports, (2006)Apr:39
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
differences in demand for meat cuts, (2003)Sep:5
Differences
in Demand Help Shape Meat Trade
food safety, (2004)Apr:7
Market
Incentives Raise Food Safety Bar
food safety and inspection, (2003)Apr:34–41
Weighing
Incentives for Food Safety in Meat and Poultry
food safety innovations, (2004)Apr:22–29
Savvy
Buyers Spur Food Safety Innovations in Meat Processing
food safety regulations and standards in global trade,
(2003)Nov:14–21
Food
Safety and Trade: Regulations, Risks, and Reconciliation
growth in chicken consumption, (2006)Apr:5
Chicken
Consumption Continues Longrun Rise
vertical integration practices, (2003)Jun:7
U.S.
Hog and Poultry Marketing: Similar Paths, Similar Outcomes?
See also meat and meat production
poverty
child, (2003)Feb:7, (2003)Nov:10
Food Stamps
and Child Poverty
Dimensions
of Child Poverty in Rural Areas
decline in farm poverty level, (2005)Sep:20–27
Farm
Poverty Lowest in U.S. History
defining, (2004)Feb:23
Anatomy
of Nonmetro High-Poverty Areas: Common in Plight, Distinctive in Nature, box
dimensions of, (2003)Sep:30–37
Nonmetro
Poverty: Assessing the Effect of the 1990s
farm and nonfarm poverty, 1959-91, (2005)Sep:45
Indicators:
In the Long Run, box
income status association with diet quality, (2005)Sep:5
Diet
Quality Usually Varies by Income Status
metro-nonmetro gap in child poverty rates, (2005)Jun:44
Indicators:
Rural America, box
nonmetro areas, (2003)Sep:30–37
Nonmetro
Poverty: Assessing the Effect of the 1990s
nonmetro poor children compared with metro children receiving
food stamps, (2005)Jun:44
Indicators:
Rural America, box
nonmetropolitan areas, (2004)Feb:20–27, (2004)Sep:11
Anatomy
of Nonmetro High-Poverty Areas: Common in Plight, Distinctive in Nature
Persistent
Poverty Is More Pervasive in Nonmetro Counties
nonmetropolitan/rural areas and, (2006)Nov:10–15
Adjusting
for Living Costs Can Change Who Is Considered Poor
oldest-old persons and, (2005)Sep:44
Indicators:
Rural America, box
Severity and Concentration of Persistent High Poverty in Nonmetro
Areas
rural older women and, (2005)Sep:9, (2005)Sep:44
Older
Women and Poverty in Rural America, box
welfare reform and, (2003)Feb:10–11, (2003)Jun:38–44
Rural
Welfare Reform: What Have We Learned?
Rural
Welfare Reform: Lessons Learned
world hunger and, (2003)Feb:5
Global
Hunger at Its Roots
See also poor individuals and families
See also specific aspects, e.g., food
security/insecurity, etc.
PR/HACCP
See Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
(HACCP) program
PREISM
See Program of Research on the Economics of
Invasive Species Management (PREISM)
price premiums
organic products, (2005)Sep:2–3
Organic
Price Premiums Remain High
price spreads
livestock production, (2004)Sep:4
Slow
Price Adjustments Benefits Beef and Pork Producers
price supports
price support system, (2004)Nov:30–37
U.S.
Peanut Sector Adapts to Major Policy Changes
U.S. tobacco industry, (2003)Sep:14–21, (2005)Feb:2–3
U.S.
Tobacco Industry Responding to New Competitors, New Challenges
Long-Lived
Tobacco Program to End
processed food trade
global supply chains and, (2005)Feb:12–19
Processed
Food Trade Pressured by Evolving Global Supply Chains
trade deficit reduces surplus in total U.S. agricultural trade,
(2005)Feb:44
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
processing and production equipment
food safety innovations, (2004)Apr:22–29
Savvy
Buyers Spur Food Safety Innovations in Meat Processing
production contracts/contracting
expansion, (2004)Nov:5
Contract
Use Continues to Expand
trends, (2006)Feb:26-31, (2006)Feb:40
Agricultural
Contracting: Trading Autonomy for Risk Reduction
Indicators:
Farms, Firms, and Households, box
Production Flexibility Contract program (PFCs), (2003)Feb:38–45
Farm
Payments: Decoupled Payments Increase Households' Well-Being, Not Production
effects and trends, (2004)Nov:8–9
How
Do Decoupled Payments Affect Resource Allocations Within the Farm Sector?
See also decoupled payments
productivity
See agricultural productivity
Program of Research on the Economics of Invasive Species
Management (PREISM)
description, (2006)Apr:7
Economic
Research Helps Manage Invasive Species
public information
value of accurate information, (2006)Apr:10–15
Public
Information Creates Value
public transportation
rural areas, (2004)Feb:11
Rural
Governments Face Public Transportation Challenges and Opportunities
PVP certificates. See plant variety protection (PVP)
certificates
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quality control
food traceability systems and, (2004)Apr:14–21
Food
Traceability: One Ingredient in a Safe and Efficient Food Supply
quota buyout program
U.S. tobacco industry, (2003)Sep:14–21
U.S.
Tobacco Industry Responding to New Competitors, New Challenges
quotas
end of the 10-year phaseout of quotas under the Multifiber
Arrangement, (2006)Feb:20–25
The
World Bids Farewell to the Multifiber Arrangement
Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform's elimination of tobacco quota
and price support programs, (2005)Feb:2
Long-Lived
Tobacco Program to End
marketing quota system, (2004)Nov:30–37
U.S.
Peanut Sector Adapts to Major Policy Changes
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racial and ethnic groups
dietary preferences, (2003)Apr:28–33
Consumer-Driven
Agriculture: Changing U.S. Demographics Influence Eating Habits
food security/insecurity, (2003)Feb:22–29
Putting
Food on the Table: Household Food Security in the United States
housing stressed households, (2004)Nov:11
One
in Four Nonmetro Households are Housing Stressed
nonmetro, high-poverty counties, (2004)Feb:20–27
Anatomy
of Nonmetro High-Poverty Areas: Common in Plight, Distinctive in Nature
persistent poverty in nonmetropolitan/rural areas, (2006)Feb:10–11
Severity and
Concentration of Persistent High Poverty in Nonmetro Areas, box
poverty, (2004)Feb:20–27
Anatomy
of Nonmetro High-Poverty Areas: Common in Plight, Distinctive in Nature
poverty among, (2003)Sep:30–37
Nonmetro
Poverty: Assessing the Effect of the 1990s
rural America, (2003)Feb:14–21
Rural
America: Opportunities and Challenges
rural homeownership, (2004)Apr:11
Rural
Homeownership Rising
See also specific groups, e.g., Hispanics
R&D
See research and development (R&D)
recreation/tourism
benefits to rural areas, (2005)Sep:28–33, (2006)Jun:42
Rural
Areas Benefit From Recreation and Tourism Development
Indicators:
Rural America, box
reform, policy
See specific policy areas, e.g., welfare reform
regional trade agreements (RTAs)
North American markets integration, (2003)Sep:4–5
North
America: One Market, Big Payoffs, Many Challenges
U.S. pursuit, (2003)Sep:22–29
Multilateralism
and Regionalism: Dual Strategies for Trade Reform
regulations and standards
See specific areas of
regulation, e.g., livestock production; specific regulations and
standards
research and development (R&D)
nutrition research limitations, (2006)Sep:14
Prior
Nutrition Research Has Limitations
patents and technology transfer, (2005)Nov:7
Patenting
and Licensing Are Tools for Technology Transfer
seed industry changes and, (2004)Feb:14–19
Have
Seed Industry Changes Affected Research Effort?
residential integration
nonmetro Hispanics, (2004)Jun:38–47
Rural
Hispanics: Employment and Residential Trends
resource management, agricultural
See conservation,
natural resource; specific legislation and specific natural resources
restaurants
See foodservice industry
retirement
economic well-being and, (2005)Sep:11
Composite Measure
of Economic Well-Being, box
farmer planning for, (2005)Apr:13–18
How
Do U.S. Farmers Plan for Retirement?
rural areas as retirement destinations, (2005)Jun:8
Rural
America as a Retirement Destination
revenue insurance
See crop insurance
roads
See transportation infrastructure
RTAs
See regional trade agreements (RTAs)
RUCA
See rural-urban commuting area (RUCA) codes
rural amenities, (2003)Feb:14–21
Rural
America: Opportunities and Challenges
effect of natural amenities and metro proximity on rural
population loss, (2005)Apr:8
Population
Loss Counties Lack Natural Amenities and Metro Proximity
farmland protection, (2003)Feb:8, (2006)Jul:3
Rural
Amenities: A Key Reason for Farmland Protection
scale for, (2005)Apr:43
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
rural areas/economies, (2003)Feb:14–21
Rural
America: Opportunities and Challenges
college graduates, (2003)Sep:10
Rural
College Graduates Make a Comeback
competition with China, (2004)Feb:10
Booming
China Trade Presents New Challenges for Rural America
county-level data analysis, (2004)Apr:12–13
Using the 2003
Urban Influence Codes to Understand Rural America, box
county variations, by urban size and metro proximity,
(2004)Nov:10
Nonmetro
Counties Vary by Urban Size and Metro Proximity
defining rural areas, (2003)Feb:16, (2003)Jun:42, (2003)Sep:47,
(2003)Sep:47, (2004)Nov:41
Rural
America: Opportunities and Challenges
Rural
Welfare Reform: Lessons Learned, box
Defining
Rural Areas Based on New County Classifications, box
Low-Skill
Jobs: A Shrinking Share of the Rural Economy, box
demographic data and graphic builder program, (2004)Nov:12–13
Profiles of
American: Demographic Data and Graphic Builder, box
diversity, (2003)Feb:14–21, (2003)Sep:11
Rural
America: Opportunities and Challenges
Exploring
the Diversity of Rural America Through Interactive Mapping
earnings, (2004)Feb:10–11
Rural
America at a Glance
employment, (2004)Feb:10–11
Rural
America at a Glance
ERS rural indicators:(2004)Nov:13
ERS
Rural Indicators, box
farming-dependent counties, (2004)Jun:11
One
in Five Rural Counties Depends on Farming
farmland retirement and, (2004)Jun:9, (2004)Nov:22–29
How
Does Farmland Retirement Affect Rural Counties?
Farmland
Retirement's Impact on Rural Growth
Federal funding, regional distribution, (2004)Sep:10
Federal
Funding for Rural America: Who Gets What?
homeownership, (2004)Apr:11
Rural
Homeownership Rising
job loss, Virginia example, (2004)Jun:10
Responding
to Rural Job Loss: The Virginia Example
low- or unskilled workers/jobs, (2004)Apr:10, (2004)Jun:38–47,
(2004)Nov:38–44
Growth
of Hispanics in Rural Workforce
Rural
Hispanics: Employment and Residential Trends
Low-Skill
Jobs: A Shrinking Share of the Rural Economy
low-skill workers, (2003)Jun:10
Low-Skill
Workers Are a Declining Share of All Rural Workers
nonmetro areas and, (2003)Sep:30–37. See also nonmetropolitan
areas
Nonmetro
Poverty: Assessing the Effect of the 1990s
on-the-job computer use and wages, (2003)Apr:11
"Digital
Divide" Not to Blame for Rural Earnings Shortfall
populations of older people, (2003)Nov:11
Growth
of Older Population Slows in Rural and Small-town Areas
public transportation, (2004)Feb:11
Rural
Governments Face Public Transportation Challenges and Opportunities
racial and ethnic groups. See racial and ethnic groups; specific
groups
rural development, (2003)Feb:14–21
Rural
America: Opportunities and Challenges
urban influence codes, (2004)Apr:12–13
Using the 2003
Urban Influence Codes to Understand Rural America, box
See also specific aspects, e.g., employment,
population gains/losses/shifts, poverty, unemployment, etc.
Rural Indicators Map Machine
exploring diversity with, (2003)Sep:11
Exploring
the Diversity of Rural America Through Interactive Mapping
rural-urban commuting area (RUCA) codes
description, (2005)Nov:39
Rural
Urban Commuting Areas
Rural-Urban Continuum Code, (2004)Nov:10
Nonmetro
Counties Vary by Urban Size and Metro Proximity
Russia
agricultural competitiveness, (2003)Apr:14–21
Dynamics
of Agricultural Competitiveness: Policy Lessons From Abroad
livestock markets, (2004)Feb:5
Russia
Changes Global Market for Livestock Products
wheat exports, (2003)Jun:4
Nontraditional
Exporters Increase Role In Wheat Markets
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schools
free fruit and vegetable snacks, (2003)Nov:6
Free
Fruit and Vegetable Snacks a Big Hit in Schools
National School Lunch Program targeting and participation,
(2003)Jun:31–37
Aiming
for Targets, Saving on Arrows: Insights from Two USDA Food Assistance Programs
seafood industry, U.S.
aquaculture and, (2004)Apr:5
U.S.
Seafood Market Shifts to Aquaculture
edible seafood imports, (2006)Feb:40
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
value of U.S. edible seafood imports between 1995 and 2004,
(2006)Feb:40
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
seed industry
changes, R&D and, (2004)Feb:14–19
Have
Seed Industry Changes Affected Research Effort?
senior citizens
See older Americans
service jobs
See occupations and job skills
sheep and sheep production
lamb and mutton meat marketing, (2004)Feb:4
Marketing
Could Boost the U.S. Sheep Industry
long-distance animal shipping, (2003)Nov:5
Are
More Livestock Hitting the Road?
marketing, U.S., (2004)Feb:4
Marketing
Could Boost the U.S. Sheep Industry
socioeconomic status
income status association with diet quality, (2005)Sep:5
Diet
Quality Usually Varies by Income Status
soft drink consumption and, (2005)Sep:4
How
Americans Quench Their Thirsts
See also poverty
soil and soil management
carbon sequestration, (2004)Apr:9
Is
Carbon Sequestration in Agriculture Economically Feasible?
conservation compliance and soil erosion reduction,
(2004)Jun:30–37, (2006)Jul:12
Have
Conservation Compliance Incentives Reduced Soil Erosion?
Conservation
Compliance May Reduce Soil Erosion
stewardship and environmental compliance, (2004)Apr:30–37
Beyond
Environmental Compliance: Stewardship as Good Business
soil and soil treatment
methyl bromide phaseout, (2003)Apr:22–27
Methyl
Bromide Phaseout Proceeds: Users Request Exemptions
soup kitchens. See emergency food providers
South America
soybean price forecasts, (2004)Sep:5
Structural
Change Brings New Challenges to Soybean Price Forecasters
soybeans and soybean production
average prices received by U.S. farmers, (2006)Nov:38
Indicators:
Food and Fiber Sector Indicators,box
China, (2004)Nov:4–5
China's
Demand for Commodities Outpacing Supply
China's soybean imports, (2005)Sep:44
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
commodity background report, (2006)Sep:8
International
Trade, Biofuel Initiatives Reshaping the Soybean Sector
costs and farming decisions, (2003)Sep:38–45
Production
Costs Critical to Farming Decisions
genetically engineered/modified, cropping practice trends data,
(2003)Feb:12–13
ARMS Data
Highlight Trends in Cropping Practices, box
international trade and, (2006)Sep:8
International
Trade, Biofuel Initiatives Reshaping the Soybean Sector
price forecasts, (2004)Sep:5
Structural
Change Brings New Challenges to Soybean Price Forecasters
risk of rust by U.S. region, (2004)Sep:8
Economic
Risks of Soybean Rust in the U.S. Vary by Region
soybean rust threat, (2006)Apr:10–15
Public
Information Creates Value
spinach
China's frozen spinach imports to Japan, (2006)Nov:19
China’s
Frozen Spinach Exports to Japan Falter on Food Safety Problems, box
State governments
Cooperative Extension Service and, (2003)Apr:8
Trends
in Extension Resources
farm program devolution, (2004)Nov:14–21
Devolution
of Farm Programs Could Broaden States' Role in Ag Policy
reimbursements through Master Settlement Agreement,
(2003)Sep:14–21
U.S.
Tobacco Industry Responding to New Competitors, New Challenges
targeting food assistance programs, (2003)Jun:31–37
Aiming
for Targets, Saving on Arrows: Insights from Two USDA Food Assistance Programs
welfare reform and, (2003)Feb:10–11
Rural
Welfare Reform: What Have We Learned?
subsidies, agricultural
Japan, (2003)Feb:4
Is Japan
Ready for Competition in Its Ag Markets?
lump-sum subsidies, (2003)Feb:38–45
Farm
Payments: Decoupled Payments Increase Households' Well-Being, Not Production
PFCs/decoupled payments, (2003)Feb:38–45
Farm
Payments: Decoupled Payments Increase Households' Well-Being, Not Production
supply chain management
food safety innovations and, (2004)Apr:22–29
Savvy
Buyers Spur Food Safety Innovations in Meat Processing
food traceability systems and, (2004)Apr:14–21
Food
Traceability: One Ingredient in a Safe and Efficient Food Supply
techniques serving U.S. consumers, (2003)Nov:22–29
From
Supply Push to Demand Pull: Agribusiness Strategies for Today’s Consumers
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tariffs
challenges of negotiating cuts in, (2006)Sep:27
Varying
Tariff Profiles Illustrate Difficulties in Negotiating Cuts, box
market access and, (2006)Sep:22–27
Global
Agriculture and the Doha Round: Market Access Is the Key
preference issues, (2006)Sep:25
Why
Are Tariff Preferences an Issue?, box
taxes and taxation
American Jobs Creation Act benefits farmers, (2005)Apr:7
New
Tax Laws Benefit Farmers
Federal tax policy influence on farm household income,
(2005)Nov:26–31
Changing
Federal Tax Policies Affect Farm Households Differently
obesity reduction through selective taxation, (2004)Nov:6
Taxing
Snacks to Reduce Obesity
taxes finance Japan's production subsidy for wheat, (2005)Feb:2
Taxes
on Imports Subsidize Wheat Production in Japan
technologies and technological advancements
developing countries, (2004)Feb:9
Science
and Technology Hold Promise for Developing Countries in the 21st Century
innovation, defined, (2004)Apr:24. See also specific
innovations within content areas, e.g., food safety and inspection
How
Is Innovation Defined?, box
patents and, (2005)Nov:7
Patenting
and Licensing Are Tools for Technology Transfer
rise in obesity and, (2004)Jun:7
Technological
Changes Contribute to Rise in Obesity
textile and apparel industries
changing world network, (2004)Sep:12–13
The Changing
World Network of Trade in Textiles and Apparel, box
decline in textile and apparel jobs, (2006)Sep:38
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
end of the 10-year phaseout of quotas under the Multifiber
Arrangement, (2006)Feb:20–25
The
World Bids Farewell to the Multifiber Arrangement
liberalization of the textile trade in rural communities,
(2006)Sep:3
Textile
Trade Liberalization Brings Difficulties to Some Rural Communities
raw-fiber equivalent of U.S. cotton textile and apparel imports,
(2005)Sep:43
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
U.S. textile and apparel imports, by source, (2006)Sep:38
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
Examining the Food Assistance Safety Net - AmberWaves
Virginia's job loss response, (2004)Jun:10
Responding
to Rural Job Loss: The Virginia Example
Thrifty Food Plan, (2003)Feb:22–29
Putting
Food on the Table: Household Food Security in the United States
tillage
cropping practice trends data, (2003)Feb:12
ARMS Data Highlight
Trends in Cropping Practices, box
tobacco industry, U.S.
Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform's elimination of tobacco quota
and price support programs, (2005)Feb:2–3
Long-Lived
Tobacco Program to End
global market and, (2003)Sep:14–21
U.S.
Tobacco Industry Responding to New Competitors, New Challenges
growth should follow adjustment period, (2006)Feb:2
U.S.
Tobacco Sector Regroups
tomatoes
growth in the greenhouse tomato market, (2005)Apr:20–27
North
American Greenhouse Tomatoes Emerge as a Major Market Force
types of field tomatoes, (2005)Apr:27
Field
Tomato Variety Expands, box
tourism
See recreation/tourism
trade liberalization/reform
dual strategies for, (2003)Sep:22–29
Multilateralism
and Regionalism: Dual Strategies for Trade Reform
economic gains and, (2006)Sep:22–27
Global
Agriculture and the Doha Round: Market Access Is the Key
effect of oilseed trade liberalization on India and the U.S.,
(2006)Jun:2
India and
U.S. Could Gain From Liberalizing Oilseed Trade
India, (2004)Feb:28–35
The
Elephant Is Jogging: New Pressures for Agricultural Reform in India
textile trade in rural communities and, (2006)Sep:3
Textile
Trade Liberalization Brings Difficulties to Some Rural Communities
trade policy
See agricultural trade; international trade; specific countries
transportation infrastructure
Asia-Pacific region urban center food center reliance on,
(2005)Sep:12–19
Asia-Pacific
Transportation Infrastructure: Linking Food Sources to Urban Centers
turkey and turkey products. See hogs and hog production
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Ukraine
agricultural competitiveness, (2003)Apr:14–21
Dynamics
of Agricultural Competitiveness: Policy Lessons From Abroad
United Nations
Food and Agricultural Organization, (2003)Jun:22–29
Plant
Genetic Resources: New Rules for International Exchange
International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and
Agriculture, (2003)Jun:22–29
Plant
Genetic Resources: New Rules for International Exchange
United States
agri-environmental policy, (2003)Nov:38–44
Emphasis
Shifts in U.S. Agri-Environmental Policy
agricultural and farming policy, (2003)Jun:5
Are
U.S. And European Union Agricultural Policies Becoming More Similar?
agricultural trade policy reform, (2003)Sep:22–29
Multilateralism
and Regionalism: Dual Strategies for Trade Reform
changing demographic trends influence dietary preferences,
(2003)Apr:28–33
Consumer-Driven
Agriculture: Changing U.S. Demographics Influence Eating Habits
demographic data and graphic builder program, (2004)Nov:12–13
Profiles of
America: Demographic Data and Graphic Builder, box
economic benefits to rural areas of recreation and tourism,
(2005)Sep:28–33, (2006)Jun:42
Rural
Areas Benefit From Recreation and Tourism Development
Indicators:
Rural America, box
effect of oilseed trade liberalization, (2006)Jun:2
India and
U.S. Could Gain From Liberalizing Oilseed Trade
European Union and U.S. organic agriculture policy differences,
(2006)Feb:12–19
EU
and U.S. Organic Markets Face Strong Demand Under Different Policies
farm population as a share of total U.S. population, (2005)Jun:45
Indicators:
In the Long Run, box
food aid and world hunger reduction, (2004)Sep:38–43
Fifty
Years of U.S. Food Aid and Its Role in Reducing World Hunger
impact of EU enlargement, (2004)Apr:38–44
A
Historic Enlargement: Ten Countries Prepare to Join the European Union
low education counties in the nonmetro South, (2005)Jun:9
Most
Low-Education Counties Are in the Nonmetro South
National Plant Germplasm System, (2003)Jun:22–29
Plant
Genetic Resources: New Rules for International Exchange
North American markets integration, (2003)Sep:4–5
North
America: One Market, Big Payoffs, Many Challenges
rise in per capita consumption of food and calories, (2005)Nov:5
U.S.
Food Consumption Up 16 Percent Since 1970
Rural Indicators Map Machine, (2003)Sep:11
Exploring
the Diversity of Rural America Through Interactive Mapping
steady job growth in low-employment counties, (2005)Sep:8
Low
Earnings But Steady Job Growth in Low-Employment Counties
textile and apparel imports, (2004)Sep:12–13
The Changing
World Network of Trade in Textiles and Apparel, box
U.S.–Mexico corn trade, (2004)Jun:5
Mexico’s
Corn Industries and U.S.-Mexico Corn Trade
wheat exports, (2003)Jun:4
Nontraditional
Exporters Increase Role In Wheat Markets
See also Federal funding; specific industries,
programs, systems, and issues, e.g., hunger, U.S.
urban influence codes
county definitions and measure of urban influence, (2004)Apr:47
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
understanding rural America, (2004)Apr:12–13
Using the 2003
Urban Influence Codes to Understand Rural America, box
urbanization, global
Asia–Pacific region demographics and food system, (2004)Jun:14–21
Where
Will Demographics Take the Asia-Pacific Food System?
urbanization, U.S.
farmland protection from, (2003)Nov:9
Greenbelts?
Not Without Greenbacks
Uruguay Round
reforms, textiles and apparel prices, (2004)Sep:12–13
The Changing
World Network of Trade in Textiles and Apparel, box
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vegetables
China's exports to Japan, (2003)Nov:4–5
China’s
Vegetable Exports Challenge the U.S. in Japan’s Market
China's fresh vegetable exports, (2006)Apr:37
And China’s fresh
vegetable exports take over Asian markets, box
commodity background report, (2006)Sep:9
Fruit
and Vegetables in the Limelight
consumption away from home, (2003)Sep:4
Vegetable
Consumption Away from Home on the Rise
economic and behavioral influences on consumption,
(2005)Apr:36–41
Understanding
Economic and Behavioral Influences on Fruit and Vegetable Choices
free snacks in schools, (2003)Nov:6
Free
Fruit and Vegetable Snacks a Big Hit in Schools
international trade, (2004)Jun:4
Global
Trade in Fruits and Vegetables Brings Variety to the Nation’s Grocery Stores
low-income household spending, (2004)Jun:6
Low-Income
Households Spend Less on Fruits and Vegetables
market basket statistics, (2006)Nov:36–37
Revised
Market Basket Statistics Reflect Consumers’ Changing Produce Purchases, box
North American markets integration, (2005)Jun:18–25
North
America Moves Toward One Market
organic product sales, (2005)Apr:44
Indicators:
Markets and Trade, box
price premiums for organic products, (2005)Sep:2–3
Organic
Price Premiums Remain High
U.S. certified organic fruit and vegetable acreage, 2003,
(2006)Apr:39
Indicators:
Farms, Firms, and Households, box
U.S. exports to China, (2006)Apr:37
China emerges as
a market for U.S. exports of fruits and vegetables, box
U.S. fruit and vegetable imports, (2005)Jun:2–3
U.S.
Fruit and Vegetable Imports Outpace Exports
See also specific vegetables
Virginia
job loss response, (2004)Jun:10
Responding
to Rural Job Loss: The Virginia Example
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wages
effect of former welfare recipients on wage growth, (2005)Apr:9
Former
Welfare Recipients Affect Economic Growth and Wages
food industry mergers and acquisitions and, (2006)Jun:9
Do Food
Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Affect Wages and Employment?
hired farm labor, (2003)Jun:11
The
Dynamics of Hired Farm Labor
metro–nonmetro wage gap, (2003)Apr:11
"Digital
Divide" Not to Blame for Rural Earnings Shortfall
welfare reform and, (2003)Jun:38–44
Rural
Welfare Reform: Lessons Learned
See also earnings and income
Washington
certified organic fruit and vegetable production, (2006)Apr:39
Indicators:
Farms, Firms, and Households, box
water quality/pollution
air quality improvement and, (2005)Sep:34–41, (2006)Jul:38–45
Improving
Air and Water Quality Can be Two Sides of the Same Coin
ammonia emission regulation effect on hog production costs,
(2006)Feb:6
Regulating
Ammonia Emissions From Hog Farms Would Raise Costs
Clean Water Act and, (2003)Feb:30–37
Managing
Manure: New Clean Water Act Regulations Create Imperative for Livestock
Producers
conservation programs and, (2006)Jul:14–21
Measuring
the Success of Conservation Programs
livestock production and, (2003)Feb:30–37
Managing
Manure: New Clean Water Act Regulations Create Imperative for Livestock
Producers
manure management, (2003)Jun:8
Manure
Management: A Growing Challenge in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
water resources
agriculture domination of freshwater use, (2006)Nov:6
Agriculture
Dominates Freshwater Use in the U.S.
AREI report, (2003)Sep:9
What
You Want to Know About Resources and the Environment…But Couldn’t Find
irrigated acres and water sources in the U.S., by region,
(2006)Nov:39
Indicators:
Resources and Environment, box
irrigated land from 1860-2002, by region, (2006)Nov:40
Indicators:
In the Long Run, box
irrigated land on farms, 2002, (2006)Nov:40
Indicators:
On the Map, box
trends in irrigation and water application rates, (2006)Nov:7
Irrigated
Acres Up, Water Application Rate Trending Down
Western U.S. irrigation, (2004)Jun:8
Irrigation,
Water Conservation, and Farm Size in the Western United States
water scarcity/shortages
China, (2003)Apr:4
Will
Water Scarcity Limit China’s Agricultural Potential
welfare reform
nonmetro areas and, (2003)Sep:30–37
Nonmetro
Poverty: Assessing the Effect of the 1990s
public assistance trends following, (2005)Apr:9
Former
Welfare Recipients Affect Economic Growth and Wages
rural, (2003)Feb:10–11, (2003)Jun:38–44
Rural
Welfare Reform: What Have We Learned?
Rural
Welfare Reform: Lessons Learned
transition from welfare to independence, (2005)Jun:5
After
Leaving Welfare: Food Stamps or Not?
See also specific programs and entitlements, e.g.,
Food Stamp Program
well-being
PFCs/decoupled payments and, (2003)Feb:38–45
Farm
Payments: Decoupled Payments Increase Households' Well-Being, Not Production
poor individuals and families, (2003)Sep:30–37
Nonmetro
Poverty: Assessing the Effect of the 1990s
See also economic well-being
wetlands
conservation compliance and soil erosion reduction, (2004)Jun:30–37,
(2006)Jul:12
Conservation
Compliance May Reduce Soil Erosion
losses, 1780-2002, (2006)Jul:55
Indicators:
In the Long Run, box
wheat and wheat production
commodity background report, (2006)Apr:9
Specialized
Wheat Farms Earn Less than Other Farms
consumer demand for, (2005)Jun:17
If
Consumers Follow the Guidelines: A Wheat Case Study
costs and farming decisions, (2003)Sep:38–45
Production
Costs Critical to Farming Decisions
nontraditional exporters increased role in markets and trade,
(2003)Jun:4
Nontraditional
Exporters Increase Role In Wheat Markets
specialized wheat farm earnings, (2006)Apr:9
Specialized
Wheat Farms Earn Less than Other Farms
sustainability of hard white wheat, (2005)Apr:3
Will
Hard White Wheat Become a Sustainable Wheat Class?
taxes finance Japan's production subsidy for wheat, (2005)Feb:2
Taxes
on Imports Subsidize Wheat Production in Japan
World War II period and, (2005)Jun:10
Milestones in
U.S. Farming and Farm Policy, box
Whites
poverty, (2003)Sep:30–37
Nonmetro
Poverty: Assessing the Effect of the 1990s
whole-grain foods
Dietary Guidelines recommendations, (2005)Jun:12–17, (2005)Nov:4
Will
2005 Be the Year of the Whole Grain?
Going
With the Grain: Consumers Responding to New Dietary Guidelines
foods containing, (2005)Jun:15
What
Are Whole-Grain Foods?, box
foods targeted to children, (2005)Jun:4
Companies
Continue To Offer New Foods Targeted to Children
U.S. consumption falls below Dietary Guidelines, (2005)Apr:5
Americans'
Whole-Grain Consumption Below Guidelines
WIC
See Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program
women
amount of time spent on food preparation and cleanup, (2005)Nov:10–11
How Much Time
Do Americans pend Preparing and Eating Food?, box
body weight, U.S. perception problems, (2003)Sep:6
What
Weight Problem?
horse farming, (2006)Sep:34–35
More Women
Turning to Horse Farming, box
poverty in rural older women, (2005)Sep:9
Older
Women and Poverty in Rural America
See also men
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program
children's diets and, (2006)Jun:4
Children’s
Diets and WIC
infant formula program funding, (2004)Sep:30–36, (2006)Nov:5
Sharing
the Economic Burden: Who Pays for WIC’s Infant Formula?
Cost of
Infant Formula for the WIC Program Rising
interstate variation in WIC food costs, (2005)Feb:5
Prices
Dominate Interstate Variations in WIC Food Costs
targeting and participation, (2003)Jun:31–37
Aiming
for Targets, Saving on Arrows: Insights from Two USDA Food Assistance Programs
workforce, agricultural
hired farm labor dynamics, (2003)Jun:11
The
Dynamics of Hired Farm Labor
workforce, nonmetro/rural
Hispanics in, (2004)Apr:10
Growth
of Hispanics in Rural Workforce
World Food Summit, (2003)Feb:5
Global
Hunger at Its Roots
food security improvement projections, (2005)Sep:3
Some
Improvements Are Projected for Global Food Security
world hunger
See hunger, global/world
world trade
See agricultural trade, international trade
World Trade Organization (WTO)
China's commitments, (2003)Apr:5
China
Slow in Meeting WTO Commitments
food safety regulations and standards, (2003)Nov:14–21
Food
Safety and Trade: Regulations, Risks, and Reconciliation
global agriculture and the Doha Round, (2006)Sep:22–27
Global
Agriculture and the Doha Round: Market Access Is the Key
negotiations and CAP reforms, (2004)Sep:22–29
European
Union Adopts Significant Reform
Trade Policy Commitments Database, (2006)Sep:37
Indicators:
Behind the Data, box
U.S. participation in Doha Round, (2003)Sep:22–29
Multilateralism
and Regionalism: Dual Strategies for Trade Reform
WTO
See World Trade Organization (WTO)
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